I graduated with a Master in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Trieste, Italy. After one year of practice as a research assistant at the department of pathology in Trieste I moved to Germany to pursue my Ph.D. in the lab of Dr. H. Simon at the Center for Neuroscience at the University of Heidelberg. My work was centered on the role of the engrailed genes in the survival and maintenance of the midbrain dopaminergic neurons. Following graduation I went to the USA to join the lab of Dr. Gaiano at the Institute for Cell Engineering at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. During my Postdoc I investigated the role of Notch-1 signaling in memory processes, and studied the involvement of Notch-2 in neurodegeneration following perinatal ischemia. I am now working, as an assistant in the lab of Dr. Kretz on a collaborative project, that investigate the thalamocortical network’s properties in Parvalbumin KO mice. My research interest is centered on the study of how information is processed in neural networks and which molecular and physiological changes contribute to neuronal plasticity.

In my spare time I like to run, swim and bike with my husband and/or friends.

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Laborantine en biologie, je travaille depuis 1987 dans différents secteurs de l'institut, essentiellement en histologie et en biologie moléculaire. Je consacre mon temps libre au bien-être de ma famille et à la décoration de mobiliers.

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J’ai exercé le métier funéraire pendant 14 ans comme collaborateur dans les services de Pompes funèbres du Canton de Fribourg. En 1997, j'ai suivi une formation de thanatopracteur à l’École française de soins et sciences mortuaires. Dans mon activité au sein de l'unité d'Anatomie je suis responsable de la préparation et de la conservation des corps et des pièces anatomiques. Mon travail est utilisé par les étudiants et par les jeunes médecins spécialistes pour l'étude et la recherche en anatomie. Je fournis également notre musée. Je passe mon temps libre avec ma petite famille. J'ai aussi des activités passionnantes avec mes chiens (élevage, concours, championnats et expositions).

After 4j apprenticeship in precision mechanics, I studied electronic engineer at Burgdorf BE. Then I was group leader of the Engineering group at the Institut für Hirnforschung in Zürich. Whith in this time I worked for several month at the National Institut for Medical Research in London. I joined then the first swiss software BS courses at the Softwareschule Schweiz in Bern. Now I work 50% as electronic engineer mainly in software for research. 3D reconstruction, image acquisition and analysis are the main concerns. The other 50% I am for housekeeping, children, wood crafting, mineral search, botanic photographs

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After a technical diploma in biochemistry, I studied physiology at the Paul Sabatier University in Toulouse (France). During my PhD in the lab of Drs Schanstra and Bascands (INSERM U1048, Toulouse), I worked on chemokines and inflammation involvement in renal tubulointerstitial
fibrosis development. After that, I went to learn capillary electrophoresis coupled to mass spectrometry in the Pr. Harald Mischak's lab at the University of Glasgow.

Currently, I'm working in the Theilig's group on the role of microRNA in the volume retention process.

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I have been a Ph.D student at the Vascular Biology Laboratory, Unit of Physiology, under Prof. Zhihong Yang. I have started my Ph.D studies from 1st August 2007. I will be finishing my Ph.D defense in November/December 2011. During my Ph.D research, I have worked extensively on Hyperglycaemia, and the final project is on aging and the role of mTOR pathway in endothelial dysfunction in aging. I am currently working under Prof. Franziska Theilig. For me, renal pathophysiology is important and interesting because I have been involved in cardiovascular research before and there is a strong inter-relationship between cardiovascular and renal physiology. My current goal is to study renal proximal tubular endocytosis and its mechanisms.

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Meine Studien habe ich an der Universität Bern absolviert. Seit Herbst 2000 arbeite ich an der Universität Freiburg. Hier bin ich an verschiedenen Projekten beteiligt, in denen Calcium-bindende Proteine eine zentrale Rolle spielen. So untersuche ich z.B. den Einfluss des SV40-Virus auf die Expression von Calretinin bei der Entstehung des Mesothelioms, eines malignen Tumors.

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I graduated with a Master in Biology at the University of Szeged, Hungary. During my Master Thesis I worked on research topic 'Bioremediation of oil-contaminated soil samples with microorganisms'. I joined the Institute of Physics of Complex Matter  at the EPFL, Lausanne in 2008, which stood already in collaboration with the Unit of Anatomy at the University of Fribourg. As a Ph.D. student in the group of Beat Schwalller I am interested in the cytotoxic effects of nanostructures like carbon nanotubes  on lung epithelial cells, alveolar macrophages and fibroblasts.  
In my free time I like to go skiing, hiking and reading.

Als gelernter Polymechaniker wurde ich 1981 an der Anatomie Freiburg eingestellt. Im Jahre 1996 erlangte ich das eidg. Diplom des Anatomiepräparators vom VSAPP. In meiner heutigen Tätigkeit bin ich für den reibungslosen Ablauf im Präparationssaal und deren damit verbundenen Arbeiten zuständig. Weitere Verantwortlichkeiten sind die Herstellung von Präparate für das Museum und Zusammenarbeiten mit Swissendos. Zudem bin ich für den technischen Dienst und Unterhalt von Geräten oder für Spezialanfertigungen zuständig.
Meine Freizeit verbringe ich mit meiner Familie und Sport (Laufen, Ski, Velo).

Laborantine à l'institut d'anatomie depuis 1982, je travaille dans différents domaines (histologie, immunohistochimie, cultures des cellules). J'aime bien la lecture, les voyages, les animaux.

For my Ph.D. studies at the university of Zürich I specialized in neurobiology, investigating the color vision in desert ants behaviorally. After 3 years as a postdoctoral fellow in the U.S.A. performing electrophysiological studies in the isolated goldfish retina and in the isolated abdominal ganglion of Aplysia I returned to Switzerland as a senior assistant at the university of Fribourg. My scientific interests are the morphological and functional principles of vision in mammals. The teaching responsibilities encompass the gross anatomy course and lectures, mainly in neuroanatomy.
I like gardening and riding my bike for a change.

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Laborantine spécialisée en Histologie et Immunohistochimie. Passionnée de randonnées en montagne.

I graduated with Master in Biology at the University of Szeged (Hu). I finished my Ph.D. in 2004 at the Department of Public Health, University of Szeged. During my Ph.D. I examined the toxic effects of heavy metals on the somatosensory system. Later I joined Dr. Zoltan Olah`s group at the Institute of Biochemistry, Biological Research Center, Szeged. I studied the roles of TRP channels in the temperature and pain perception. I joined the Anatomy Unit of University of Fribourg in 2011. My research work focuses on study of the roles and functions of the calcium binding proteins in the somatosensory system. I spend my free time with my sons. My hobby is collecting progressive rock LP records. I`m also interested in old Hungarian runic writing.

Je trouve le cartésien dans mon travail et cherche la créativité dans mes loisirs. Dans cet équilibre, logique, précision et persévérance ne m'empêchent pas d'être parfois farfelue, rêveuse et insouciante...
Je travaille depuis le printemps 2003 dans le groupe du Prof. Beat Schwaller.

Laborantine médicale, je travaille depuis mars 2010 à mi-temps dans l’équipe du Prof. Marco Celio et essentiellement pour les travaux pratiques. Je consacre mon temps libre à ma famille et à d’autres loisirs.

Laborantine en biologie. J’ai travaillé une année à l’office vétérinaire cantonal et depuis l986 à l’institut d’histologie, à mi-temps, essentiellement en culture cellulaire et biologie moléculaire.

The main scientific interest of Beat Schwaller is the specifcic function of calcium-binding proteins. How are calcium signals, which are used by practically all cells for intracellular communication, modulated by the presence of these molecules and how does the cell cope with the situation, if these proteins are absent?

Windsurfing on Swiss lakes and once in a while in more exotic destinations and powder skiing in the Alps are the perfect activities for recreation. On the other hand, Beat Schwaller takes pleasure in a good meal, preferably in a nice setting found in most wine-growing regions.

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Depuis 1997 je travaille dans les différents laboratoires de l'institut, en particulier en microscopie électronique, en histologie et en immmunohistochimie. J'aime occuper mon temps libre à faire de la sculpture et de la marche

I studied medicine in Rome, Italy. My interest in neurobiology rose during my doctoral thesis on event related brain potentials. I opted for basic research accepting a postdoctoral position in neuroanatomy and moved to Switzerland. I gained additional experience in cellular electrophysiology eventually coming back to system biology with research on structure changes in the olfactory system. I like to explain things, preferring seminar classes and tutoring in practical courses or in a laboratory setting to the anonymity of a lecture hall. In the free time, I enjoy being with my two children and our two cats, cooking, gardening and meeting friends. I like bicycling and hiking in the mountains. At least once a year I leave to tank the colour shades I miss most of my home country: cobalt and ultramarine blue.

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I studied medicine at the University of Debrecen, Hungary. I obtained my medical degree in 2009. During my studies I spent two semesters and then four months of clinical practice at the University of Bonn, Germany. I joined the Anatomy Unit at the University of Fribourg in May 2010 in the group of Prof. Marco Celio. My research interest concerns the perineuronal nets and their possible roles in regulating synaptic plasticity. In my free time I like to go skiing, hiking or cycling. I’m a fan of photography, cinema, good books and music.

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I studied Master’s in Molecular biology in University of Skövde, Sweden. During Master thesis at UK-SH, Lübeck, I worked on research topic ´Role of tumor suppressing proteins and proto-oncogenes in brain tumor’. I joined to Anatomy unit of University of Fribourg in July 2007 as a Doctorate student in the group of Beat Schwaller.

My research interest is to know the effects of several anti cancer drugs in colon cancer cells and their role in regulation of calcium binding proteins (CaBPs). I am also working on the project of detecting role of basis helix-loop-helix transcription factors and CaBPs in neurogenesis.

In the free time, I like to go for hiking and doing sport activities.

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Secretary of the Unit since 2007, I enjoy sharing good moments with friends, walking in the forest or reading a book.

I studied 5 semesters of Human Medicine at the University of Zurich. After realizing to have a stronger interest in conducting medical research than in exerting clinical medicine as a doctor, I switched to the new degree program of Biomedical Sciences. Within one year, I finished the Bachelor studies in Fribourg and graduated with the Master after three more semesters at Bern University. During my Master thesis at Theodor Kocher Institute in Bern under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Britta Engelhardt, I was interested in the immunosurveillance of the Central Nervous System and worked on an animal model of Multiple Sclerosis. In July 2011, I began my Ph.D. in the group of Prof. Dr. Marco Celio. The aim of my research is to shed further light on the structure and function of the Parvalbumin-nucleus in the hypothalamus. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, various kinds of sports, travelling around the world and studying Japanese.

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After my studies in Natural Sciences at the University of Fribourg I joined the Institute of Anatomy at the University of Basel where I focused on functional neuroanatomy and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for some years. My scientific interests concern inter-individual differences in the setting of neuronal systems. Namely, during my PhD thesis I investigated the effect of different age of second language acquisition on language related neuronal activity in multilinguals. Back in Fribourg I use fMRI to search for variables interacting with functions of the lateral tuberal nucleus of the hypothalamus during processing of emotional stimuli.