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Human Cortex Lab May 2024. Photo by Andrea Líf, AU Photos
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Anders Rosendal Korshøj, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Associate Professor.
Anders Rosendal Korshøj is a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Associate Professor at Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, where he specializes in neuro-oncology. He leads the Human Cortex Lab, focusing on both basic and clinical neuroscience methods to address critical challenges in the understanding and treatment of neurological diseases with a special interest in Cancer Neuroscience. His multifaceted research extends from basic neuroscience to technology development, and clinical trials.
More about Anders
Anders Rosendal Korshøj has an interdisciplinary background that uniquely positions him to tackle the complexities of neuroscience. His education encompassed not only medicine but also physics, mathematics, signal processing, and computer programming. This broad academic foundation has been integral in his approach to understanding the multifaceted aspects of the human brain, and it complements his clinical acumen.
He conducted part of his Ph.D. research at Stanford University, where he developed modeling methods for brain stimulation technologies. During his medical studies, he also engaged in research in neuronal cellular electrophysiology and GABAergic channel biology and functioning. This rich academic backdrop makes him adept in both basic science and clinical practice, embodying the "bench to bedside" ethos.
Anders has also been actively involved as Sponsor/PI and co-investigator in numerous clinical trials, further emphasizing his dedication to the treatment of brain diseases. In addition to his scientific pursuits, he has substantial experience with industry collaborations.
His work isn't confined to academic achievement; it aims to bring real-world impact to the lives of patients grappling with neurological diseases. Valuing interdisciplinarity and collaboration, Anders Korshøj leads his lab in active pursuit of scientific discoveries that can be rapidly translated into clinical advancements.
As a senior physician, Anders treats patients with neuro-oncological diseases and serves on the board of the Danish Neuro-Oncology Group with frontline impact on Danish clinical guidelines.
Attila Ozsvar, Postdoc
Attila Ozsvár is a postdoc in the Human Cortex Lab supported by the Lundbeck Foundation for four years from 4th January 2021. He was awarded a PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Szeged, Hungary working on the role of the GABAergic system on cortical microcircuits in rodents and humans.
Attila is investigating the role of the GABAergic system in the human cortex by using electrophysiological, imaging and cell labeling viral methods. The project is be performed in collaboration Jonathan Ting & Ed Lein at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, Seattle, US.
Kirstine Juul Elbæk, Postdoc
Kirstine Juul Elbæk holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Medicine with Industrial Specializationis and is a recent doctoral graduate with expertise in brain tumor biology and clinical proteomic investigations. She successfully defended her thesis, "Proteomic Mapping of Malignant Brain Tumours by Mass Spectrometry," at the Danish Cancer Society under Professor Petra Hamerlik's guidance.
Kirstine's work involved collaborations with various partners, including clinicians and researchers from different Danish universities. Her research focused on tear fluid proteomics for brain tumor prediction – a collaboration with neurosurgeon Jane Skjøth-Rasmussen at Rigshospitalet. Additionally, Kirstine is skilled in wet-lab techniques, in vivo brain tumor modelling, and computational analysis.
Tong Tong, Postdoc
Tong Tong is an electrophysiologist in neuroscience (Ph.D. from the Universitätsklinikum of Saarland, Germany, and M.Sc. from Universität Regensburg). She has been also trained as a clinic doctor with the specialty in neurology (MD from Soochow University, China).
Her research interest includes using electrophysiological techniques, pharmacological and optogenetic methods to understand the synaptic communications between neurons and cancer cells with the prospect of developing novel anti-cancer treatments.
Jens Toft Eschen, Medical Student
Jens is a tremendously dedicated and enthusiastic medical student enrolled on a 1-yr research program at Aarhus University, Dept. of Clinical Medicin.
His work is focused on calcium imaging in living human tumor-infiltrated brain slicesfrom patients with glioblastoma. by using advanced cellular imaging, Jens will uncover novel aspects of growth stimulating network interactions in human brain cancer.
Jens is supported by a research scholarship from Aarhus Universitets Forskningsfond.
Katarzyna Magdalena Widzisz, Lab technician
Kasia is a skilled and curious lab technician with long-standing experience in a wide range of molecular and cellular techniques from both academia and industry. She is deeply involved in all aspects and activities of the Human Cortex Lab.
Henriette Thygesen, Research Secretary
Henriette assists the Human Cortex Lab with multiple taske including accounting, lab management, bookings, and much more. As an employee of the Department of Neurosurgery, Aarhus University Hospital, she also supports other research groups in the department.