Albrecht Stroh

Professor Albrecht Stroh is a Professor of Physiology and Director of the Institute of Physiology I at University Hospital Münster (UKM). He also serves as Research Group Leader and Head of the Mainz Animal Imaging Center (MAIC) at the Leibniz Institute for Resilience Research (LIR) in Mainz, Germany, and holds a Tenured Associate Professor position (W2) of Molecular Imaging and Optogenetics at the Institute of Pathophysiology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

Professor Stroh's educational background includes:

• PhD studies (2002-2005) at Charité University Medicine Berlin
• Diploma in Biophysics (2001) from Humboldt University Berlin
• Studies in Biology (1994-1996) at Free University Berlin

His research focuses on understanding the neural basis of resilient behavior in mouse models, particularly examining how neural networks adapt and maintain functionality despite pathological changes. His work primarily investigates the initial processing of sensory afferents in the cortex, local representation, and cortico-cortical processing in relation to resilient versus susceptible behavior. A key emphasis is placed on slow network oscillations and their role in resilience. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on neural network dynamics, imaging techniques, and the relationship between molecular/cellular changes and functional outcomes.

Professor Stroh has received numerous scientific awards and funding, including:

• The Kurt-Decker-Award from the German Society for Neuroradiology (DGNR)
• Significant DFG funding for advanced imaging equipment including a 9.4 T small animal MRI (2 M EUR) and two-photon microscopes (1.54 M EUR)
• A Young Investigators Award from the Roland-Ernst-Foundation
• A Certificate of Merit from ESMRMB 2009

His research group collaborates extensively with international partners including Stanford University, University of Washington, and Seattle Children's Research Institute. Current projects include 'Learning Resilience,' investigating neural excitability regulation, studying brain-wide resting networks in relation to resilience, and examining the role of spontaneous activity in mesoprefrontal circuits.