Leo Peichl

Leo Peichl is a Professor at the Institute for Clinical Neuroanatomy, focusing on comparative neuroanatomy and retinal structure across mammals. His research explores species-specific adaptations in photoreceptor arrangements, linking these to lifestyles (diurnal, nocturnal, subterranean, marine) and visual environments. Key methods include classical staining, immunocytochemistry, cone opsin gene analysis, and intracellular dye injections.

Research Interests:

• Evolutionary flexibility of retinal 'bauplan'
• Photoreceptor distribution and proportions
• Spectral cone type analysis for color vision prediction
• Functional contacts between retinal neurons
• Comparative studies across mammalian orders

Publications highlight trends in retinal adaptations, including studies on Canidae, lemurs, Arctic foxes, vipers, and mammalian photoreceptor evolution. His work integrates molecular analysis (e.g., cone opsin genes) with morphological investigations.

Contact: Email peichl.retina@gmail.com for collaboration or inquiries.