We are MIBE Speaker Series: Prof. Gil Westmeyer & Prof. Bernhard Wolfrum

Prof. Dr. Gil Westmeyer

The work of Professor Westmeyer’s laboratory focuses on bioengineering of next-generation molecular sensors and actuators for functional imaging and remote spatiotemporal control of cellular processes with whole organ(ism) coverage. To this end, mammalian cell engineering, nanotechnological and synthetic techniques are combined with non-invasive imaging methods such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Multispectral Optoacoustic Tomography (MSOT), complemented with fast fluorescence imaging. The new molecular imaging agents and actuators are applied for dynamic analyses of organoids and neurobehavioral imaging of preclinical model organisms to dissect cellular network function and contribute to future imaging-controlled tissue engineering as well as regenerative and cell therapies.

Professor Westmeyer studied medicine and philosophy in Munich and conducted his doctoral work on the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease in Professor Christian Haass’ laboratory in Munich before receiving a part of his clinical education at Harvard Medical School. Starting in 2005 he worked with Professor Alan Jasanoff as a postdoctoral fellow at M.I.T before he was appointed to TUM School of Medicine in 2012. Professor Westmeyer also leads the research group “Cell-Circuit-Control” at the Helmholtz Center Munich.

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Wolfrum

The research of Professor Wolfrum focuses on neuro- and bioelectronics. In particular, he develops electrochemical sensor arrays and interfaces for mapping chemical cues and stimulating signals in cellular networks. His goal is to establish neuroelectronic hybrids and systems for on-chip neuroscience as well as bioelectronic medicine. To this end, he employs microfabrication techniques, inkjet-printed electronics, 3D printing, and microfluidic cell culture methods.

Professor Wolfrum studied physics in Göttingen and Santa Barbara (UCSB) before obtaining his PhD at the University of Göttingen in 2004. He afterwards conducted postdoctoral research at the Institute of Bio and Nanosystems, Forschungszentrum Jülich, and the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, University of Delft. From 2009 until 2015, he led a Helmholtz Young Investigator group at the Peter Grünberg Institute, Forschungszentrum Jülich. He lectured as a junior professor at RWTH Aachen from 2011 until starting at TUM in 2015. In 2017, he conducted research as a visiting associate professor at Tohoku University in Sendai.

In Person Participation 

For in person participation the Corona regulations of TUM valid at the time of the talks apply. Wearing a mask and keeping distance is highly recommended. 

Livestream
There will be a live-stream for this event via zoom. 

Zoom details:  Topic: We are MIBE Speaker Series, Link: https://tum-conf.zoom.us/j/64853899155, Meeting-ID: 648 5389 9155, Passcode: waMIBE_22

Recognition Qualification Program for Doctoral Candidates
If you're doing your doctorate within the field of biomedical engineering, regular participation in the speaker series can be counted towards subject-specific qualification in DocGS (6 hours / 0.5 SWS). For non-GCB members, please double-check with your Garduate Center, if they will accept this before. 
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