Conny Kopp-Scheinpflug

Dr. Conny Kopp-Scheinpflug is a research group leader at the Faculty of Biology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, focusing on activity-dependent neuromodulation in the auditory system. She holds roles such as GSN Women's Representative and Scientific Board member, providing mentorship and advocacy for female researchers.

Research Interests: Her work explores how neuromodulators like urocortin and nitric oxide influence synaptic transmission, neuronal excitability, and auditory processing under varying sensory conditions (e.g., noise exposure, stress). Key techniques include in vivo electrophysiology, patch-clamp recordings, and 3D histology.

• Key Themes:
  • Neuromodulation of synaptic and intrinsic properties
  • Adaptations to auditory activity and noise trauma
  • Mechanisms of temporal precision in sound processing

Grants: Funded by the German Research Council (DFG) for projects on synaptic plasticity and ion channel function, and by Deafness Research UK for studies on auditory processing disorders.

Collaborations: Partnerships with labs at Lehigh University, University of Edinburgh, and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.