The following iBehave seminar will take place soon at the Biocenter:
Speaker: Dr. Tommaso Patriarchi
Institute of Pharmacology and Toxiocology, University of Zürich
Title: 'Next-generation tools to visualize neuromodulators in the brain'
Host: Prof. Dr. Olivia Masseck, University of Cologne
Date and Time: March 04, 2026 at 16:30
Location: Lecture hall 0.024 on the ground floor of the Biocenter (Building 304), University of Cologne. Address: Zülpicher Str. 47b, 50674 Köln
Abstract:
Genetically encoded sensors represent a rapidly advancing technology that is essential for visualizing extracellular neuromodulator dynamics. These tools enable real-time monitoring of behaviorally relevant and task-specific neuromodulator fluctuations, providing insights into their release and uptake/diffusion kinetics, as well as the spatial organization of release events in the brain. Our lab is currently focusing on the development of highly sensitive and multicolor genetically encoded optical probes for norepinephrine. In this talk, I will present our latest advancements in this direction. I will also share my perspective on new research directions, highlighting key areas for further technological development.
In case you are interested in meeting with the speaker, please contact the iBehave Scientific Coordinator, Dr. Sarah Imtiaz (sarah.imtiaz(at)ukbonn(dot)de).