M.Sc. Interdisciplinary Neuroscience

The major objective of the program is to provide a broad and intensive training in basic neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, cognitive and computational neuroscience as well as applied aspects of neuroscience to talented students holding a Bachelors degree or equivalent from various fields of Natural Science, Psychology and Medicine. This also includes relevant practical skills. 

The program will confront students with various levels of complexity of neural functions from molecular biology to systems neuroscience. A major characteristic comprises the optional training in clinical neuroscience that will familiarize students with neuropathology and aspects of neurology and will provide them with hands on information on current technical approaches applied in clinical research.

The master program is highly research-oriented and open for national and international students. The tuition language is English.

The description of modules can be found here. The list of elective modules offered reflect the research focus of the different groups participating in the Master's program.

KEY INFO

Department: Cell Biology and Neuroscience

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Jasmin Hefendehl

Contact: hefendehl@bio.uni-frankfurt.de 

M.Sc. Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Website

Hefendehl Lab

Intake:
Spring: April/May-September (latest)
Summer: June-September (latest)
Winter: October-March (latest

Project Description

The practical course provides basic theoretical and experimental knowledge in the field of neurodegenerative and vascular diseases. The practical course includes cellular and molecular aspects addressed in the model organism mouse.

These include the following work: Basic techniques of mouse genetics and experimental OR methods, processing of brain tissue for immunohistochemistry, basics of working with primary cell cultures, immunofluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, and biochemical techniques. Primary cell culture experiments are used to analyze techniques such as phagocytosis efficiency of different cell types. Immunohistochemistry is used to analyze cell specific markers in different disease states. Microscopy allows us to record the cellular and systemic events. The data obtained will be further analyzed by the students, thus teaching them how to use image processing and analysis software. In addition, students will have the opportunity to observe surgical methods such as experimental stroke surgery and in vivo 2-photon microscopy.

Students will be familiar with the basic techniques used in the study of neurodegenerative diseases, among others. The different methods allow to ask targeted questions. Accordingly, the students can assess the advantages and disadvantages of different model systems. The students operate in an international environment and are able to present and communicate their results in English. 

GREP offers a laboratory visit as part of a mandatory elective module for two to three months.

Requirements

Not specified.

KEY INFO

Department: Biosciences

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Manfred Kössl

Contact: koessl@bio.uni-frankfurt.de 


Department: Interdisciplinary Center for Neurosciences Frankfurt

Supervisor: Dr. Gabi Lahner

Contact: lahner@em.uni-frankfurt.de  


M.Sc. Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Website

Intake:
Spring: April/May-September (latest)
Summer: June-September (latest)
Winter: October-March (latest

Project Description

Please check the following list of elective modules for your research visit: 

Elective Modules 2023/24

GREP offers laboratory visit as part of a mandatory elective module for two to three months.

Requirements

Not specified.