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Anna Hoerder-Suabedissen is a part-time Lecturer for Neuroscience at Trinity College, University of Oxford, and a Postdoctoral Research Scientist (PDRS) in the Vyazovskiy Group. Her research focuses on early brain development, particularly the subplate layer and claustrum, and the role of neuronal activity in brain circuitry formation.
- Education:
- DPhil (PhD) in Biological Sciences, funded by the Wellcome Trust at St Hugh’s College, Oxford (2007)
- MSc in Neuroscience, University of Oxford (2002)
- BSc in Combined Sciences (Physiology, Genetics, Physics), University of Lancaster (UK)
Her work employs advanced techniques such as microarrays, RNA sequencing, and transgenic mouse lines to explore subplate-enriched genes, their co-expression in cortical layer 5, and the claustrum’s connectivity. She has also investigated neuronal silencing via SNAP25 conditional knockouts, revealing impacts on circuitry, neuron viability, and behavior.
Key trends in her publications include neuroanatomical development, cortical connectivity, and the application of imaging and genetic tools to study brain structures like the subplate and claustrum. Her 2021 work on cortical involvement in sleep-wake regulation highlights her interdisciplinary approach.
Scientific Awards & Grants- Wellcome Trust funded Biological Sciences Scholar
Anna’s affiliations span multiple institutions, including collaborations with the labs of Adam Packer, Francis Szele, and Zoltán Molnár. Her research has been supported by grants from the Wellcome Trust and published in journals such as Cerebral Cortex and Nature Neuroscience.
She is currently affiliated with the Vyazovskiy Group, focusing on sleep-wake regulation and cortical development, while contributing to neuroscience education at Trinity College.
