Alexander Gottschalk

Prof. Dr. Alexander Gottschalk is a faculty Professor at the Institute of Biophysical Chemistry, Goethe University Frankfurt. His research spans molecular neuroscience, optogenetics, and functional connectomics in Caenorhabditis elegans and Danio rerio models, focusing on neuronal circuits, synaptic transmission, and photosensation via the LITE-1 photoreceptor.

• Affiliation: Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (BMLS)
• Methods: Genetics, optogenetics, electrophysiology, in vivo imaging, protein biochemistry

Research trends in his recent publications highlight:

• Development of optogenetic tools for precise neuronal control
• Mechanistic analysis of synaptic vesicle dynamics
• Elucidation of neuropeptidergic signaling networks
• Structural characterization of light-activated ion channels
• Integration of dopamine and neuropeptide signaling in behavior
• Comparative studies across nematode and zebrafish models

Labs and teams associated with his work include the Institute of Biophysical Chemistry (Department 14) and the Buchmann Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, both at Goethe University Frankfurt.