Laboratory of Experimental Stroke Research (LaESR)
The Laboratory of Experimental Stroke Research (Head: Prof. N. Plesnila) is devoted to uncover the pathophysiology of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke as the basis for the development of novel therapeutic options for stroke patients. Accordingly, the LaESR will be an integral part of ISD’s translational research strategy.
The main expertise of the laboratory gathers around experimental stroke models (transient & permanent focal cerebral ischemia, global ischemia, subarachnoid hemorrhage) and around methodologies for the investigation of the cerebral microcirculation (intravital microscopy using conventional and 2-photon excitation).
The thematic focus of Prof. Plesnila’s team is the role of neurovascular stress, degeneration („vasculodegeneration“), and dysfunction for the pathopysiology of acute and chronic stroke syndromes. Specifically, the laboratory will work on the pathophysiology of microcirculatory dysfunction (including the blood-brain barrier) and small vessel disease (SVD).
The Laboratory of Experimental Stroke Research is in the process of being set-up. Beginning from spring 2012 we will be happy to consider applications for MD and PhD thesis.
Contact: Heike HenselTel: +49-89-7095-8363
E-Mail: heike.hensel@med.uni-muenchen.de
