Situated within Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, the Human Cortex Lab serves as a cornerstone in the neuroscience ecosystem. We are an integral component of NeuroCampus Aarhus, a preeminent neuroscience hub in Denmark with over 450 active participants from both basic and clinical neuroscience disciplines.
Our research activities are conducted in collaboration with the Danish Institute for Translational Neuroscience (DANDRITE), a Nordic-EMBL partner comprising over 100 specialized staff. We are also aligned with the Center for Proteins in Memory (PROMEMO), CellX—dedicated to single-cell and spatial OMICs analysis—and the Center for Functional and Integrative Neuroscience (CFIN).
Embedded in the hospital landscape, we provide a unique connection between basic neuroscience and clinical neuroscience enabling efficient execution of clinical trials.
Our lab features two specialized rigs for electrophysiological and optogenetic experiments, including 2-photon microscopy and facilities for surgical preparation of acute brain slices. Each electrophysiology rig is fully equipped with motorized microscopes, DIC-IR/fluorescent optics, video cameras, multiple micromanipulators, slice recording chambers, and temperature control systems, among others.
Further extending our capabilities, we have access to centralized infrastructure, including advanced microscopy, electron microscopes, specialized lab benches, and a cluster of six electrophysiology rigs. We also utilize three independent units for viral transfections and dye injections, along with sterile environments for tissue culture preparations.
This enriched research environment and extensive equipment portfolio enable us to carry out pioneering research in neuroscience.