Neurobiology & Biophysics at the University of Freiburg- profile
Research in the Department of Neurobiology and Biophysics at the University of Freiburg focuses on understanding how coordinated activity of neurons is used by the brain to organize perception and behavior in a meaningful interaction with the external world. To this end we study the spatio-temporal organization of brain activity at many different sites at a time. The rules that govern this organization and the underlying mechanisms are brought to light by complementary approaches of physiological data analysis (multiple single-neuron recordings, real-time optical imaging) and neural network modeling.
These goals necessitate the development of efficient computational tools to analyze data gained by multielectrode recordings in vivo and in vitro. Since many years we have been involved in projects exploring the activity dynamics in a wide range of neuronal and cardiac tissues. As a partner in the eIP we will contribute our expertise not only to evaluate electrical activity in neuronal networks, but also to gain as much as possible from electrophysiological data in general.
Our extensive network of international academic, clinical and industrial
collaborations ensures a competitive edge and a broad overview on current
developments and questions.
