Berlin Brains

Exploring the Brain's Cell Types and Communication Mechanisms

The mammalian brain consists of many different types of cells that fulfill specific tasks. The most important cell type that controls all communication in the nervous system is the neuron. Dr. Melissa Herman and Seulkee Yang are investigating how these diverse neuron types specialize during development. They are examining how these defined neuron types differ in their primary functions, such as the release of neurotransmitters for communication. They will highlight the significance of understanding these fundamental processes for comprehending brain function in both health and disease.

Speaker:

Dr. Melissa Herman heads the Underpinnings of Synapse Diversity research group at the Institute of Neurophysiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and is an associated scientist at the Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin.

Seulkee Yang is a Ph.D. student in the Underpinnings of Synapse Diversity and Molecular Mechanisms of Synaptic Transmission research groups at the Institute of Neurophysiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

Moderation:
Dr. Jochen Müller

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Berlin Brains is a joint event series organized by Urania Berlin, Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin, the Clusters of Excellence NeuroCure & Science of Intelligence, Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin, the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, and the Collaborative Research Center SFB 1315.