Where is the location of our mind? It probably resides in the milky-white substance that sits inside your skull. But the half of the brain is glia. Let's, for the sake of argument, assume that our mind is embedded in these glial cells. What would be your counterevidence?
The purpose of this framework is to stimulate mutual exchange visits of young researchers of glial research. The collaborative research between Japan and German will be carried out by the young researchers. Applicants must be graduate students or have obtained a Ph.D. degree within the past five years. The collaboration must be approved by the priciple investigators on both sides but the original proposal and execution of the research itself must be done by the young researchers.
YG Gold Award - 1FY collaboration startup support
"Study of ammonium flux in brain tissue by optogenetic activation of neurons and astrocytes"
| Germany member |
Dr. Rodrigo Lerchundi |
Dr. Christine R. Rose Lab (Universität Düsseldorf) |
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| Japan member |
Dr. Kaoru Beppu |
Dr. Ko Matsui Lab (Tohoku University) |
| Proposal |
Physiological levels of NH4+ induces the shunt of the astrocytic pyruvate from mitochondrial consumption to the production and release of lactate, suggesting that NH4+ play a central role in the coupling between astrocytic energy metabolism and neuronal activity. However, It is no clear how the brain tissue produces a flux of NH4+ through neurons to the astrocytic mitochondrial matrix. |
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| Exchange dates |
Rodrigo visited Kaoru and the Matsui lab from Feb 9 to Feb 23, 2016. |
2016.02.10 Rodrigo Lerchudi arrives Sendai, Japan
Restaurant: つくね十番 仙台パルコ店
2016.02.14 Excursion to Matsushima
Excursion: Matsushima (one of the three most scenic spots of Japan)
2016.02.11-22 Lab work in Ko Matsui's lab
Lab: Ko Matsui's lab
2016.02.19 Matsui Lab Party
Restaurant: ThaChang
2016.02.20-21 SYN Tohoku Winter School
Winter School: Society for Young researchers on Neuroscience
