Peter Scheiffele

Professor Peter Scheiffele, based at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, Switzerland, is a leading neuroscientist and molecular biologist. His research focuses on neuronal network formation, synaptic specificity, and the molecular basis of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, using transgenic mouse models and advanced molecular techniques. He has held his current professorship since 2008 and previously served as Assistant Professor at Columbia University (2001-2008).

• Education: PhD in Biochemistry (1998, EMBL Heidelberg), Postdoctoral Fellowships at UC Berkeley/UCSF (1999-2001).

Research Highlights: Investigating synaptic mechanisms in autism, RNA splicing regulation in neuronal circuits, and signaling pathways controlling excitation-inhibition balance. His work bridges basic neuroscience and translational studies for neurodevelopmental disease therapies.

• Scientific Awards:
  • SNSF Advanced Grant (2020)
  • Robert Bing Prize (2014)
  • Simons Foundation Young Investigator Award (2005)
  • Human Frontiers Science Program Fellowship (1999)

He co-founded the spin-off Translation-X (2022) to develop novel therapeutics. His lab employs interdisciplinary approaches including molecular biology, electrophysiology, and computational analysis of neuronal transcriptomes.