Doctoral Researchers‘ Seminar by Oskar Neumann (B01) and Maria Tarczewska (B02)
On October 8, 2024, the latest (post-)doctoral researchers‘ seminar was held at the Leuchs-Russell Auditorium, located in the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light. The seminar featured presentations by Oskar Neumann (Project B01: In silico Modeling of Spinal Cord Regeneration) and Maria Tarczewska (Project B02: Pre- and Post-Metamorphosis Spinal Cord Regeneration in Frogs).
Oskar Neumann opened the session with a comprehensive presentation on the mechanical characterization of spinal cord tissue. He shared insights from nanoindentation experiments and multimodality tests, both crucial for understanding the mechanical behavior of spinal cord tissue. Oskar Neumann also discussed initial approaches to developing an in silico model for spinal cord regeneration, emphasizing the challenges and potential applications of computational simulations.
After a brief break, Maria Tarczewska presented her research on spinal cord regeneration in Xenopus laevis. Her talk focused on the theory and applications of atomic force microscopy (AFM) for studying tissue properties, stressing its relevance for her future experiments. She outlined her plans to use AFM to explore the differences in spinal cord regeneration before and after metamorphosis in Xenopus. Her presentation sparked considerable interest, resulting in a lively Q&A session and fostering potential collaborations among attendees.
The seminar offered a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange and collaborative discussions.
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