Session chair for Dutch Neuroscience 2024; Microglia balancing the Neuronal Circuits
This summer, Dutch Neuroscience 2024 is set to be a compelling convergence of microglia experts. Our ambition is to catalyze a dynamic exchange of the most recent discoveries on microglia's essential role in shaping neural circuits and oscillations. From exploring microglia's impact on GABAergic signaling and circuit oscillation to investigating microglia's involvement in myelin clearance, as well as cutting-edge research using human iPSCs and live imaging of microglia in resected human brain tissue, the scope of discussion promises to be broad and deeply informative.
We cordially invite you to enrich this conversation with your knowledge and perspectives. Please ensure your spot in this DNM event by registering now (https://lnkd.in/e3xgi4XF).
We cordially invite you to enrich this conversation with your knowledge and perspectives. Please ensure your spot in this DNM event by registering now (https://lnkd.in/e3xgi4XF).
Session chair for European Glia meeting 2023, Berlin; "Wrapping Memories with Myelin"
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On July 10th, I had the distinct privilege of orchestrating a captivating session entitled 'Wrapping Memories with Myelin.' This session delved deep into the intriguing question: does myelination act as a protective shield or a cognitive hindrance? We brought together a stellar ensemble of experts, including luminaries like Prof. Michael Ewers from ISD Munich, Dr. Olamide Adebiyi from Western University in London, and the versatile Dr. Constanze Depp, who adeptly navigates roles at both Harvard Medical School and the Max Planck Institute in Göttingen. It was a personal thrill for me to join these esteemed colleagues in representing this exciting discourse at the European Glia Meeting 2023 in Berlin. Our conversation spanned an impressive spectrum of perspectives, stretching from in-depth pre-clinical investigations to cutting-edge clinical research. We even embarked on a fascinating journey into the intricate realm of single-axon recordings and the expansive landscape of human MRI studies. Together, we explored the outer limits of our understanding of the enigmatic influence of myelin on our cognitive faculties. |
Training at Cajal Advance Neuroscience school 2023, Bordeaux.
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More than 110 years ago, Ramon Y Cajal astutely stated that the "understanding of glial cells may remain a challenge until physiologists develop improved methods to study them". Last week, I had the privilege of training the next generation of physiologists at the Cajal Advance Neuroscience course focused on Glial cells in Bordeaux. It was an exhilarating experience to witness how far we have advanced in our knowledge, yet simultaneously realize how much we still have to uncover about the intricate Neuron-Glia interaction in both healthy and diseased brains. Throughout the intensive two weeks training, we delved into the intriguing question of why Microglia may be responsive to local circuit frequencies.
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Invited seminar at the University of Cambridge. Cambridge Center for Myelin Repair (CCMR) lecture series.
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Lecture was hosted by Dr Chao Zhao at the CCMR.
The title of my talk was "Multiple sclerosis and memory: GABAergic synaptopathy and neocortical asynchrony" |
It officially out in its crisp!
Easy read press release from NIN-KNAW
nin.nl/myelination-determines-the-nerve-cell-power-of-inhibition/ Link to the study:
elifesciences.org/articles/73827 |
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Dementia Fellowship 2021 award
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With the awarded fellowship, I aim to discover new electrical and molecular biomarker for Alzhimer's disease. This project will be a collaboration between Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience and a company Genentech. More updates soon!
Press release: www.zonmw.nl/index.php?id=10736 |
Our study featured as front cover story!
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Our discovery about C1q mediated-synaptic pruning MS brain tissue and its mechanism is featured as front cover of Acta Neuropathologica october 2021 issue.
The front cover shows electron microscopy of microglia contacting synapses. |
First preview of the upcoming research on complement system in MS and demyelinating mouse published by American Academy of Neurology.
The link to the abstract n.neurology.org/content/94/15_Supplement/4554.abstract
Upcoming presentation at the Myelin Gordon Research Seminar and Conference 2020, Italy.
https://www.grc.org/myelin-conference/2020/
Upcoming talk at the Myelin network meeting, Kassel, Germany (Hosted by Maxplanck Gottingen)
Recent podcast; talking about role of Glial cell in the brain function.
Axon in Hills; Invited talk
Find registration link at
uniheidelberg.regasus.de/online/Axon2018.do
uniheidelberg.regasus.de/online/Axon2018.do
Fame lab heat presentation February 2015
Chairing the session on fast spiking interneurons at DNM 2018 with Prof. Steven Kushner.
Including the talk about my recent work, the key note lecture will be given by Prof. Peter Jonas.
More detailed plan is available at:
Session 20: Fast-spiking interneurons: from new cellular insights to circuit functions
dnm18.azuleon.org/programme.php
More detailed plan is available at:
Session 20: Fast-spiking interneurons: from new cellular insights to circuit functions
dnm18.azuleon.org/programme.php
Art of Neuroscience; Signed wishes from Professors and visiting guest at the ceremony
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PhD ceremony
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PhD defence 14th November 15:45; Auditorium VU-University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Samman 2016
Talk at the 15th anniversary of Centre for Childhood White Matter Disorders
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Neuroscience Campus News headline (2015).
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British Council NL tweet about water in the brain; Famelab (Feb, 2015)
Front cover of Annals of Neurology (Jan, 2015)
Debating and winning Outstanding scientific contribution at IAS 2014.
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Amsterdam Children symposium 2014 (Best presentation)
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Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam Annual meeting 2013 (Best presentation)
Confocal image on Department of Pharmacology, University of Oxford. (OLM cell recorded from rat hippocampus)
