Motivation for application

To launch a new collaborative study for comparative analysis of the mechanisms of neuronal migration

At Kengaku lab, we study the dynamics and mechanisms of neuronal migration in the developing mouse brain using the cerebellar granule cell as a model. Prof Zimmer-Bensch, the co-applicant, studies migration of newborn interneurons in the developing cerebral cortex.

In order to launch a new collaborative study for comparative analysis of the mechanisms of neuronal migration, we applied for AI DA to exchange young researchers to share the skills and knowledge of both parties.

Results

Two closed meetings and one joint symposium

With restrictions on international travels, we gave up the exchange program that ws originally planned. Instead, Therefore, we planned an online mini-symposium for the purpose of understanding each other’s research on the collaboration. The budget was used to build an online conference platform. Two young researchers from Kyoto University and two from Aachen gave presentations, and there was a lively exchange of questions and discussions, which deepened mutual understanding. 

Follow-up meeting for further discussion

At the follow-up meeting by co-hosts, Dr Zimmer proposed to have further discussion about the live-imaging using the patterned substrate used in my study. We thus had another meeting with Dr Pensold and Dr Nalazawa (Assis Prof of Kengaku Lab). 

Exchange of protcols for pilot studies

We exchanged protocols for pilot studies of the collaboration project.