Neuroscience

Our brain and nervous system are the highly complex control center of our organism. Neuroscience is one of the most dynamic fields in the life sciences and knowledge of the normal functioning of the nervous system as well as the diseases affecting it is constantly increasing. New methods for exploring these procedures—cellular, biochemical, genetic, micro- and macrostructural and systemic—are constantly being developed. Just as our brain can only work efficiently and bring forth new achievements because of the numerous connections between neurons, our efforts are supported by the networking of active neuroscientists.

"By networking, increasing synergies, publicizing our findings, creating something new and reinforcing research clusters, we collaborate to succeed!"

Michael Khalil, research field speaker

About our research

Our focus

Pathomechanisms of stroke
Neuronal plasticity and repair
Neuroimaging
Biomarker research
Movement disorders
Psychiatry—genetics
Gut-brain axis, neurobiology and behavior
Neuroimmunology
Neuro-oncology
Signaling
Nutritional psychiatry

Our goals

Improved understanding of risk factors for stroke and its developmental mechanisms
More extensive understanding of disease-related reorganization of the brain
Insight into the macro- and microstructure of the brain by means of new MRI procedures
Development and validation of body fluid biomarkers of disease activity and progression to determine disease stages and monitor therapy
Establishment of objective electrophysiological and imaging markers for a better understanding of pathophysiological changes in movement disorders
Investigation of the molecular biology and genetic basis of psychiatric disorders, especially affective disorders
Investigation of endocrine, immunological and neurogenic mediators of the gut-brain axis

Our goals

Enhanced understanding of the pathomechanisms of progressive MS
Radiological characterization of brain metastases and development of personalized therapy concepts for brain tumors
Development of implantable devices for local administration of chemotherapy to treat brain tumors
Optoelectronic stimulation as therapy following traumatic brain injury
Investigation of diet, the gut-brain axis and genetics in psychological and psychosomatic disorders
Investigation of neural circuits using 3D electron microscopy

Contact

Research field Neuroscience

E: neurosciences@medunigraz.at