Linking the molecular organization of active zones to temporal neural coding

• Applicant: Professor Dr. Robert J. Kittel
• Subject Area: Molecular Biology and Physiology of Neurons and Glial Cells
• Term: from 2018 to 2023
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 408264519

The present project will investigate how the molecular organization of active zones affects the precision and stability of the neural temporal code in the olfactory pathway of Drosophila. Using a combination of genetics, super-resolution microscopy, in vivo electrophysiology and behavioral studies, we will examine how manipulating active zones of presynaptic olfactory receptor neurons shapes second order projection neuron activity and behavioral responses.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants
• International Connection: Israel
• International Co-Applicant: Dr. Moshe Parnas, Ph.D.