Expert Talks

Striatech Online Journal Club

We host a series of online journal clubs, highlighting the use and the applications of our OptoDrum device. Scientists present their projects and new data, and you can learn about the latest developments in the field. We always schedule time for Q&A at the end of the presentation so that you can ask your questions and discuss the findings.

Journal Clubs and Webinars

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Thursday, 07 Oct 2021

Journal Club: IR Photorefraction and IR Photokeratometry – Measuring Refractive State and Corneal Curvature in Animals and Humans

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Prof. Frank Schaeffel - University of Tübingen, Germany
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It is difficult to measure small eyes of animal models. In this Journal Club, Prof. Frank Schaeffel presents his inventions for IR photorefraction and IR photokeratometry that facilitate such measurements. He focuses on the history, application, advantages, optics, software algorithms and calibration.
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Thursday, 22 Jul 2021

Journal Club: Echolocation with Light – A New Form of Active Sensing in Fish?

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Prof. Nico K. Michiels - University of Tübingen, Germany
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Some fish use active photolocation: Their eyes emit light to detect predators or pray in this spotlight. In this Journal Club, Prof. Nico Michiels from the University of Tübingen will talk about his fascinating journey in which he has discovered this phenomenon.
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Thursday, 27 May 2021

Journal Club: Assessing Neuroinflammation-related Neural Damage by Monitoring the Retinotectal System

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PD Dr. Janos Groh - Department of Neurology, Section of Developmental Neurobiology, University Hospital Würzburg
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Neuroinflammation amplifies neural damage caused by genetic disorders or aging. Groh et al show that neuroinflammation has deleterious consequences for the optic nerve, and disease progression can be monitored with the OptoDrum.
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Thursday, 25 Mar 2021

Journal Club: Restoring vision – Optogenetic gene therapy targeted at human ON-bipolar cells

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Dr. Elmar Hulliger - Institute of Physiology, University of Bern
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Optogenetic gene therapy holds great promise for healing blindness. Hulliger et al have developed a new promoter that effectively targets human ON bipolar cells. This is an important step towards clinical applications of optogenetic gene therapy for restoring vision.
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Thursday, 28 Jan 2021

Journal Club: The role of Nogo-A in visual deficits induced by retinal injury.

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Julius Baya Mdzomba, PhD - Université Laval
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Nogo-A, an inhibitor of neural growth, prevents regeneration after injury. Blocking of Nogo-A aides recovery, also in the visual system after retinal damage. Baya Mdzomba show with our OptoDrum that visual behavior benefits from Nogo-A neutralization after retinal damage typically found in diabetic retinopathy or glaucoma.
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Thursday, 08 Oct 2020

Webinar: Visual Acuity as a Relevant Phenotype in Mouse Models of Rare Disease

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Zoë Bichler, PhD - The Jackson Laboratory
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Maximiliano Presa, PhD - The Jackson Laboratory
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The Jackson Laboratory will introduce their Neurobehavior Phenotyping Core, in which they also do visual acuity measurements. They will present two examples where the OptoDrum has been used to characterizte vision in animal models for rare disease: The Charcot-Marie-Tooth-disease, and Multiple-Sulfatase-Deficiency.
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Thursday, 02 Apr 2020

Journal Club: Measuring Visual Acuity and Contrast Sensitivity by Optomotor Reflex in Rodents

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Dr. Thomas Münch - Striatech
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Dr. Kaushikaram Subramanian - Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
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Prof. Volker Enzmann - Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bern
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In vision research, observing the optomotor reflex (OMR) is an important and widely established method for assessing visual acuity and contrast sensitivity in rodents. In this event, we will hear about several applications of OMR measuremnts, ranging from quantification of retinal degeneration to characterization of night vision.