Have you ever wondered how an idea born in a university lab can transform into a life-changing invention? Meet Dr. Lukas Krainer, a physicist who completed his PhD at the prestigious ETH University in Zürich and turned his research into a thriving entrepreneurial journey. He’s the visionary behind Prospective Instruments, a company revolutionizing imaging with flexible and portable Two-Photon microscopes—an essential tool in neuroscience and clinical diagnostics. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how this innovative technology is making advanced microscopy more accessible, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and Dr. Krainer’s advice for anyone dreaming of starting their own company.

Highlights of the episode include:

🔬 What is a two-photon microscopy?

🔍 How can we use it in clinical diagnostics?

💡 The importance of flexible and portable microscopy devices.

🌟 Valuable advice for starting a company.

This podcast is supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute,the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen (MBExC) and SFB1286.

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Neuroscience and Beyond team:

Svilen Georgiev

Kristina Jevdokimenko

Ahsen Konaç Sayıcı

Beatriz Apgaua

Mels Akhmetali

We are excited to introduce a brand-new series of our podcast called Challenges in Academia, where we will be exploring the challenges and hurdles faced in academia.

In this new set of videos, we’ll be talking to academics from a wide range of backgrounds about the problems we all face in science — from research pressures to funding struggles, and much more.

The goal of the new series is simple: raise awareness about these issues and, hopefully, spark conversations that lead to real solutions. It’s important to discuss these matters openly so that we can start improving the way science moves forward.

In this episode Prof. Jörg Enderlein highlights critical challenges in academia, such as underfunding, unsustainable academic career paths, and the loss of expertise caused by short-term contracts. He emphasizes the urgent need for better financial support and structural reforms to sustain universities and retain talent.

We’d love to hear from you! Share your experiences and the challenges you’ve faced as an academic in the comments below.

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Neuroscience and Beyond team:
Svilen Georgiev
Kristina Jevdokimenko
Ahsen Konaç Sayıcı
Beatriz Apgaua
Mels Akhmetali

In Episode 21 of Neuroscience and Beyond, we had the privilege of hosting Prof. Dr. Jörg Enderlein, a renowned physicist at the Third Institute of Physics, Georg August University in Göttingen. We explored the interplay between quantum mechanics and microscopy and discussed cutting-edge imaging technology advancements. 🎙️

Highlights of the episode include:
🔬 Key milestones in the development of microscopy
🔍 The relationship between spectroscopy and microscopy
💡 Revolutionary tools like Airyscan and SOFI
🌟 The scientific principles driving innovation in biophysics

Prof. Enderlein shared his remarkable journey and discussed how fundamental physics is shaping the future of imaging. This episode offers a fascinating perspective on the evolution of scientific discovery and its applications in modern research.

Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:50 - Milestones in Microscopy Development
00:04:50 - Importance of Double Slit Experiment for Microscopy
00:08:06 - Experiments on the duality of light
00:15:45 - Research of Prof. Enderlein: From Spectroscopy to Super-Resolution Microscopy
00:19:35 - Difference Between Spectroscopy and Microscopy
00:21:20 - Science Across the World
00:25:00 - Super-resolution optical fluctuation imaging (SOFI)
00:33:00 - Applying Basic Physics for Improving Imaging
00:38:00 - Inspiration for Scientific Discoveries
00:40:50 - Speed and Resolution Limitations of Microscopy
00:45:10 - Interesting Story Behind Airyscan / Origins of Airyscan
00:53:40 - What is a SPAD Array?
00:57:47 - Measuring Electrical Charges in Biomolecules
01:01:50 - Imagining a Perfect Research Institute
01:07:30 - Where Will Science Take Us?

This podcast is supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European Neuroscience Institute,the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen (MBExC) and SFB1286.

#Microscopy #QuantumMechanics #NeurosciencePodcast #Imaging #Biophysics

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Neuroscience and Beyond team: Svilen Georgiev Kristina Jevdokimenko Ahsen Konaç Sayıcı Beatriz Apgaua Mels Akhmetali