Rebecca Wallrafen

EDUCATION

College / University

Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science (Hon.)

Major Subjects

Molecular Life Sciences

Wallrafen

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Immunohistochemistry, neuronal reconstruction, in situ hybridization, cryosectioning of embryonic brain tissue

Projects / Research

  • Structural and functional connectivity in the somatosensory system of a mouse-model for Kleefstra Syndrome (Bachelor thesis project)
  • Expression patterns of Reelin and reelin receptors ApoER2 and Vldlr in different brain regions throughout cortical development

Scholarships / Awards

2014 – 2015: Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am especially interested in the development of the nervous system, the processes that lead to the high complexity of the brain, and the consequences of defects during development, such as autism.