Exploring Brain Mechanics
The central nervous system (CNS) is our most complex organ system. Despite tremendous progress in our understanding of the biochemical, electrical, and genetic regulation of CNS functioning and malfunctioning, many fundamental processes and diseases are still not fully understood. Only recently, groups of several PLs in this consortium, and a few other groups worldwide, have discovered an important contribution of mechanical signals to regulating CNS cell function. The CRC 1540 ‘Exploring Brain Mechanics’ will synergise the expertise of engineers, physicists, biologists, medical researchers, and clinicians in Erlangen and Berlin to exploit mechanics-based approaches to advance our understanding of CNS function and, as a long-term vision, to provide the foundation for future improvement of diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
As part of the graduate program, the EBM researchers had the opportunity to gain hands on experience on the autopsy of the human brain. The workshop was hosted by the department of neuropathology of the university hospitals Erlangen and consisted of two parts, the first one being an online introduct...
The monthly Doctoral Researcher Seminar was held on the 20th of July, with Sonja Kuth (X03) taking on the role of the host. The seminar proved to be an insightful and engaging event, with a focus on engineering hydrogels to mimic brain-tissue-like matrices.
Anatomy of Brain Stem and Spinal Cord: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Human Brain through Interdisciplinary Exploration. Led by esteemed experts, this workshop delved into the intricate neural pathways of the spinal cord, fostering collaboration and enriching understanding for EBM researchers from diverse disciplines.
EBM was proud to be a part of the prestigious 93rd Annual Meeting of GAMM held in Dresden, Germany from May 29 to June 2, 2023. Our co-spokesperson, Prof. Silvia Budday, captivated the audience with her invited lecture on 'Novel Modelling Approaches in Structural Stability' at the Young Researchers' Minisymposia.
On 24.05.23 the monthly doctoral researchers (DR) seminar was hosted by Sophia Auer. After an interesting 30min introduction into the background and objectives of the A02, the DRs were given a guided tour of the anatomy department, including the anatomical collection of the institute. During the sem...
