AG Alzheimer
Research topics
Our research focuses on the electric behavior of neurons and neuronal networks under normal and pathological conditions. Using high-resolution neurophysiological and optical techniques, we investigate functions and regulation of ion channels and synapses. Our aim is to understand fundamental neural processes that are essential for cognitive functions as well as for affective behavior, and whose dysfunctions
might give rise to neuropsychiatric disorders. Specifically, we are studying the following topics:
- Role of activin, a member of the Transforming Growth Factor-β family, as a ”master molecule” tuning glutamatergic and GABAergic neurotransmission, and its impact on cognition, emotions and neuroprotection.
- Interaction between BACE1, a crucial enzyme in the amyloid cascade of Alzheimer’s disease, and properties and expression of Na+ and K+ channels. Physiological functions of BACE1.
- Neuropsychiatric disease models and mechanisms of drug action (in collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy).
Publications
Team
![Prof. Dr. Christian Alzheimer](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/alzheimer-120x160.jpg)
Prof. Dr. Christian Alzheimer
Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Email: christian.alzheimer@fau.de
Office:
- Christiane Reinwald
- Phone number: +49913185-22295
- Email: christiane.reinwald@fau.de
Senior Scientists
![PD Dr. Dr. Tobias Huth](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/02/tobias_huth-120x160.jpg)
PD Dr. Dr. Tobias Huth
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
- Phone number: +49913185-22495
- Email: tobias.huth@fau.de
![Dr. Fang Zheng](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/zheng-120x160.jpg)
Dr. Fang Zheng
AG Alzheimer / Zheng
- Phone number: +49913185-29300
- Email: fang.zheng@fau.de
Postdocs
![Dr. Maria Valero Aracama](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Dr. Maria Valero Aracama
AG Alzheimer / Zheng
- Phone number: +49913185-29300
- Email: maria.valero.aracama@fau.de
PhD students
MD students / Master students
![Valeska Bienert](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Valeska Bienert
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
![Nicolas Bülow](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Nicolas Bülow
AG Alzheimer / Zheng
![Hannah Heininger](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Hannah Heininger
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
![Maria Jardi](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Maria Jardi
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
![Linda Kern](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Linda Kern
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
![Maximilian Knoll](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Maximilian Knoll
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
![Alina Martin](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Alina Martin
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
![Florian Stockinger](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Florian Stockinger
AG Alzheimer/ Huth
![Sophia Stürzenberger](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Sophia Stürzenberger
AG Alzheimer / Zheng
![Nadja Treiber](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Nadja Treiber
AG Alzheimer / Zheng
![Paul Wagner](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Paul Wagner
AG Alzheimer / Huth
![Sophia Wallner](https://www.physiologie1.med.fau.de/files/2023/01/dummy-120x160.png)
Sophia Wallner
AG Alzheimer/ Huth