Neuroscience and Beyond

We are a team of PhD students located in Göttingen, Germany, who share a passion about neuroscience and science communication. On a monthly basis we talk with experts in neuroscience and discuss their research, career path, struggles along the way and current problems in the field. Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences as well as the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen. The content of the podcast represents our personal opinions and is separate from the institutions we are working at. Ideas are our own!

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Portable Two-Photon Microscopy for neuroscience and clinical application | Dr. Lukas Krainer

January 27, 2025 • Neuroscience and Beyond

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.

Neuroscience and Beyond team:

Svilen Georgiev

Kristina Jevdokimenko

Ahsen Konaç Sayıcı

Beatriz Apgaua

Mels Akhmetali