Institute for Neurophysiology at the Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
The institute for Neurophysiology is currently one of two Physiological Insitutes. The third institute is currently not staffed.
Within an international team of scientists from various disciplines, we focus on sodium channels and the excitability of cells, in particular with the relationship between sodium channels and pain. Since sodium channels are essentially responsible for nerve excitation, changes in these channels may modulate pain.
On our website you will find everything you need to know about our research, as well as information about open positions.
If you have any questions or requests, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Important milestone: Inaugural Symposium marks the launch of the Scientific Center for Neuropathic Pain Aachen SCN-AACHEN at Uniklinik RWTH Aachen
The Scientific Center for Neuropathic Pain Aachen SCNAACHEN was recently established at Uniklinik RWTH Aachen. Under the joint leadership of Prof. Dr. Angelika Lampert and Prof. Dr. Ralf Hausmann, the…
MESISIG Poster Prize of the International Congress on Neuropathic Pain goes to PhD Student Lennart Müller
Lennart Müller, M.Sc., PhD student at the Institute of Neurophysiology, received the MESISIG Prize for Excellence and Trustworthiness poster award at the 9th International Congress on Neuropathic Pain…
Second Worldwide Sodium Channel Conference 2026
Following the great success of the first Worldwide Sodium Channel Conference in Grindelwald in 2024, Prof. A Lampert (Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Germany) and Prof. Abriel (University of Bern,…
Inaugural Symposium of the Scientific Center for Neuropathic Pain Aachen
The Scientific Center for Neuropathic Pain Aachen (SCNAACHEN) is pleased to invite to its Inaugural Symposium, taking place from 2nd to 3rd of September 2025, at Roemonder Str. 110, Aachen.
At this…
The Power of Metaphor in Scientific Discourse
Metaphorical language is deeply embedded in the life sciences, shaping how concepts are communicated and understood. From genetic blueprints to molecular gates, these metaphors influence scientific…
Functional signatures of human somatosensory C-fibers described by microneurography
How can we better understand and treat pain? An important question that many people ask when they suffer from chronic pain. An answer could lie in the characterization of different types of pain…
Phentolamine Helps End Local Anesthesia but Also Blocks Sodium Channels
Phentolamine is a commonly used drug in clinical practice, above all to lower blood pressure through vasodilation. This vasodilatory effect leads to a faster local elimination of injected substances.…
The Central Ethics Commission for Stem Cell Research (ZES) of the Federal Republic of Germany appoints Univ.-Prof. Dr. Lampert as a member
At the beginning of December, Prof. Dr. Lampert was appointed by the Federal Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to the ZES, which reviews research proposals from scientists in Germany who…
Congratulations to Dr. med. Björn Heinrichs!
We congratulate Dr. Björn Heinrichs on his successfully completed medical doctorate with the title "Contribution of the voltage-gated sodium channels Nav1.7 and Nav1.8 to the pathophysiology of pain…
Cholesterol depletion increases sodium currents mediated by Nav1.7
Cholesterol is a crucial component of cellular membranes. In our latest study in cooperation with Giulia Rossetti, we explored the impact of cholesterol depletion on Nav1.7, a key ion channel found…
Congratulations to Dr Claudia Trinler
We are very happy to congratulate Dr. Claudia Trinler on her successfully completed medical doctorate with the title "Characterization of a co-culture system of human induced pluripotent stem…
Botulinum toxin alleviates pain independently of sodium channels
Botulinum toxin is not only a very dangerous neurotoxin, but also a frequently used drug in various medical fields. Apart from its muscle relaxant effect, the toxin has recently been used more and…
