Dr. Nikolaus Plesnila is a distinguished neuroscientist recognized for his significant contributions to understanding brain injury and neuroprotection mechanisms. With a background in medicine and neurophysiology, Dr. Plesnila earned his doctoral degree and pursued postdoctoral training, specializing in cerebral blood flow regulation and traumatic brain injury. He holds prominent positions at the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research (ISD) in Munich, Germany. The main focus of the Plesnila Laboratory is to study cerebral microvessels in health and disease, utilizing this knowledge to develop innovative therapeutic strategies. They employ in vitro and in vivo models for various brain disorders such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, brain trauma, migraine, and cerebral small vessel disease. The laboratory investigates neurovascular morphology and function using advanced techniques including AAV- and nanoparticle-based labeling, genetically encoded sensor technology, and in vivo multi-photon microscopy.

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• Featured Speaker II Nikolaus Plesnila