by Dr. Filippo Pisano, University of Padova
When: November 14, 2024, at 3:00 pm
Where: Sala Seminari VIMM (Fondazione per la Ricerca Biomedica Avanzata Onlus, Via Orus 2, Padova)
Abstract: Over the past two decades, a versatile technological framework combining optical methods with genetically encoded molecular reporters has opened unprecedented opportunities for monitoring neural activity in the living mouse brain. These advancements have been accompanied by a growing awareness that a comprehensive investigation of brain function must account for the brain’s multifaceted complexity, including biomolecular changes associated with physiological and pathological dynamics. This seminar will explore the opportunities afforded by a broader perspective on light-brain interactions, presenting a methodology for low-invasive, label-free optical spectroscopy in deep brain regions. This approach can complement existing techniques towards a more complete understanding of neural mechanisms, with potential applications in both fundamental and translational research.