Erik Schäffner

EDUCATION

College / University

University of Würzburg

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Biomedicine

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in molecular and cellular biology, mouse handling and preparation, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence and electron microscopy, qPCR.

Projects / Research

Nov 2013 - Mar 2014: The development of Schwann Cells and their changes after injury. Internship at the Dept. of Cell and Developmental Biology, Prof. Kristjan Jessen, University College London
Mar - June 2013: Characterization of a distinct PLP mouse mutant as a model for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Bachloer thesis, Prof. Rudolf Martini, Dept. of Neurology, University of Würzburg

Scholarships / Awards

2014 – 2015:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2013 – 2014:	Erasmus scholarship for a European internship

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

For a long time I have been particularly interested in the role of the immune system in degenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Especially modern imaging techniques have aroused my curiosity. But I am also happy to get insight into neuroplasticity as required in learning and memory processes and the connection of brain cells on a network level.