Research

In my lab we analyze synaptic plasticity and transmission in the brain. We strive to understand the underlying molecular mechanisms and how they are altered in diseased states of the brain. What causes inhibitory-excitatory imbalances? What roles are played by the astrocytes? How can we modulate and control these mechanisms? To bring us closer towards answering such questions, we employ advanced electrophysiology and selected pharmacological tools, combined with rodent disease models. 

Profile

As a neuroscientist, I am especially excited by the mechanisms underlying learning and memory. I did my graduate studies in molecular neurobiology and pharmacology using advanced electrophysiology. Now I focus on neurophysiological analysis of brain networks in normal and diseased states. I am particularly engaged in PhD-related activities. I represent Aarhus in the Scientific Board of Neuroscience Academy Denmark (NAD), and I am the Head of the subject-specific PhD program in Neuroscience, AU. 

Commissioned

As Scientific Officer in NAD, I actively take part in the evaluation of fellowship applications as well as planning and participating in NAD activities across Denmark. I serve as Co-chair of Nordic Neuroscience, a special interest group of Scandinavian Physiological Society (SPS), where I actively engage in  international neuroscience-related activities. Regularly, I am chairing or being a member of assessment committees for academic degrees and positions, both at AU and at other institutions. 

Teaching

I actively participate in a broad range of teaching activities, with all lines of tasks spanning from lectures to preparing and correcting exams. Currently, mainly the “Neuroscience” course for medical students. Continuously, I supervise theoretical bachelor's projects, and elective projects for medical students. In my lab, we regularly host experimental bachelor's and master’s. I established the PhD course: “The Graduate Neuroscience Course” in 2016 and I have been the course leader since then.