Anton Sumser

Dr. Anton Sumser is a researcher at the Faculty of Biology, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where he contributes to Prof. Laura Busse's research group and the Vision Circuits collaboration (Busse & Katzner). His work focuses on neural circuit mechanisms underlying sensory processing in mouse models, with emphasis on thalamic function in vision and touch.

Sumser's research investigates how active versus passive sensory inputs are differentially processed in the thalamus, revealing specialized neural pathways for touch perception during movement. His studies integrate in vivo electrophysiology, viral tracing, and behavioral paradigms to dissect visuomotor coordination, demonstrating how thalamic hub-and-spoke networks enable visual perception during action. Additional work explores panoramic visual statistics shaping retinal organization and develops advanced rabies viral vectors for neural circuit mapping.

His publication record (2016-2025) shows consistent contributions to sensory neuroscience, with recent work highlighting thalamic roles in multisensory integration. Key trends include methodological innovation in circuit tracing and the characterization of neural coding principles across visual and somatosensory systems.

Sumser is embedded in the Vision Circuits group at LMU Munich, which examines the neural basis of visual perception in behavioral contexts. No information is available regarding students advised or research grants secured.