Florian Rüßmann

EDUCATION

College / University

Philipps-Universität Marburg
RWTH Aachen

Highest Degree

Vordiplom

Major Subjects

Human Biology

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology and physiology.

Projects / Research

Expression of dihydroorotate: ubiquinone oxidoreductase from Ustilago maydis and Candida albicans in E. coli, protein purification and identification of enzyme kinetics with and without possible inhibitors. AG Prof. M. Löffler, Dept. of Physiological Chemistry, Philipps University Marburg
Judging the direction of visual motion and Self-Motion Perception / Heading. AG Prof. F. Bremmer, Applied Physics / Neuro Physics Group

Scholarships / Awards

2005 – 2006:

Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I hope I will have a share in exploring molecular and electrophysiological properties of neuronal cells. Perhaps this could lead to a deeper understanding of pathogenic processes and in the end to the development of drugs, helping people with brain disorders.