2018
Keeping the excitement under control
James Poulet's lab at the MDC uses advanced techniques to monitor the activity of networks of single sensory neurons in the brain. By listening in on hundreds of conversations, the scientists have discovered how a single signal from one cell manages to attract attention.
Two MDC scientists receive ERC grants worth several million euros
Basic researchers Gary Lewin and Norbert Hübner are investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying neurological and heart diseases. Their focus is on understanding the anchoring of ion channels and micropeptides in heart muscle cells.
Read more … Two MDC scientists receive ERC grants worth several million euros
ECN at the Brain Awareness Week 2018
This year Brain Awareness Week Berlin took place from March 12-17. The event was jointly organized by the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin, the Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin, the Center for Stroke Research Berlin and the Cluster of Excellence NeuroCure.
Join us on 12-17 March for the Brain Awareness Week 2018
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is a global campaign that informs about the progress and benefits of brain research. Every year in March, brain researchers present their work to the public and answer questions about the brain and about their research.
Read more … Join us on 12-17 March for the Brain Awareness Week 2018