Oregon Health & Science University · NeuroscienceVon Gersdorff Auditory Lab
Henrique Prado Von Gersdorff · Portland, Oregon
Research Focus
Dr. Henrique Prado Von Gersdorff's lab studies how hearing loss and Alzheimer's disease affect the auditory brainstem. By investigating the changes in neural signals and behavior through advanced techniques, the lab aims to understand how these two conditions interact and potentially lead to cognitive decline. They work with mouse models to explore the fundamental mechanisms of sound processing and develop early tools for predicting Alzheimer's disease outcomes.
auditory systemAlzheimer's diseasehearing lossneural signalingbinaural processingmouse modelssynaptic changes
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the effects of hearing loss on neural processing in the auditory brainstem.
AIM 02Determine synaptic changes associated with Alzheimer's disease progression.
AIM 03Explore behavioral responses to sound in animals with hearing loss and Alzheimer’s disease.
AIM 04Develop tools to assess early signs of Alzheimer’s disease through auditory processing.
AIM 05Correlate neuronal changes with behavioral outcomes in diverse mouse populations.
Skills the Lab Values
electrophysiologybehavioral testingmouse modelsin vitro techniquespatch clampauditory brainstem recordingsdata analysisneuroscience techniquesbiostatistics
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