Lena Sünke Mortensen

EDUCATION

College / University

Westfälische Wilhemls-Universität Münster

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Biology

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in molecular biology and behavioural testing.

Projects / Research

2007: Inhibition of the NMDA receptor in the honey bee brain by RNAi and its implication in memory formation. Freie Universität Berlin
2006: Variants in the genes for the monoamine metabolism and their contribution to the pathogenesis and treatment of Affective Disorders, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster

Scholarships / Awards

2007 – 2008:

Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am interested in the cellular and molecular bases of complex behaviour and conscious states, communication between neurons and the involved signalling pathways and learning and memory. To approach these topics I would like to employ various techniques like neurogenetics / cell biology, electrophysiology, and mathematical and computer-based modelling because I think it is essential to integrate different approaches to gain insight into our highly complex brain.