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neuroXscales

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Microtechnology and integrated microsystems to investigate neuronal networks acr...
To advance knowledge in electrophysiology and information processing of neuronal networks, we propose employing microtechnology and microelectronics to rigorously study neural networks in vitro across scales. Across scales pertain... To advance knowledge in electrophysiology and information processing of neuronal networks, we propose employing microtechnology and microelectronics to rigorously study neural networks in vitro across scales. Across scales pertains to the spatial domain - from details of subcellular components through single neurons to entire networks - and the temporal domain - from single action potentials to long-term developmental processes. Besides our CMOS-microelectronics-based high-density microelectrode arrays for recording and stimulation, the methodology will encompass patch-clamping directly on the microelectrode chips, high-resolution microscopy, genetic methods, large-scale data handling strategies, and dedicated data analysis and modeling algorithms. We will use mammalian cortical neuron cultures and brain slices. We will potentially have access to every neuron and every action potential. We aim at studying - at the same time in the same preparation - details of specific neurons and subcellular components (somas, axons, synapses, dendrites) in their functional context and the characteristics of the corresponding networks (functional connectivity, emergent properties, plasticity). We will study alterations of components and networks over time and upon defined perturbations and mutual interdependence of network and component characteristics. The high-spatio-temporal-resolution methodology will enable new fundamental neuroscientific insights through, e.g., facilitating investigation of axonal and axonal initial segment signaling characteristics, with the axonal side of neuronal activity being largely inaccessible to established methods. It will also enable the mapping of the overall synaptic input to a specific neuron, or the high-throughput monitoring of all action potentials in a network over extended time to see developmental effects or effects of disturbances. Potential applications include research in neural diseases and pharmacology. ver más
30/09/2022
3M€
Duración del proyecto: 76 meses Fecha Inicio: 2016-05-17
Fecha Fin: 2022-09-30

Línea de financiación: concedida

El organismo H2020 notifico la concesión del proyecto el día 2022-09-30
Línea de financiación objetivo El proyecto se financió a través de la siguiente ayuda:
ERC-ADG-2015: ERC Advanced Grant
Cerrada hace 9 años
Presupuesto El presupuesto total del proyecto asciende a 3M€
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