In 2020, Gerrit Hilgen joined the Applied Sciences department for his first academic position. His research focuses on neuronal signal processing, imaging, and scientific computing, particularly in the mature and neonatal retina, human retinal organoids, and their relation to health and disease. Gerrit is involved in projects funded by MRC, Wellcome Trust, and the Academy of Medical Science, focusing on restoring vision, studying hypersensitivity to evening light in bipolar disorder patients, and understanding ocular channelopathies. He aims to establish a leading laboratory integrating neuroscience, cellular imaging, multi-omics, and computational approaches. Gerrit also co-leads the Translational Bioscience research theme and promotes collaborations within the university in neuroscience, organoid and microscopy sciences.
Read our news
/about-us/news-events/news/research-funding-gives-hope-for-sight-loss-breakthrough/
Neurosciences PhD June 07 2012
In a media world saturated with gym selfies, reality TV abs, and influencer thirst traps, a…
A pioneering partnership between Northumbria University and award-winning community charity…
Scientists have found evidence that the Asian continent was free of permafrost all the way…
A Fashion student with a collection created using pre-loved football strips, including Newcastle…
A talented team of students have plotted a path to growth for a social enterprise that builds…
Northumbria University has been awarded the Athena Swan Charter Silver Award by Advance HE…
Student Central (Library Building), Ground floor foyer
Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University
-
Northumbria University Business and Law School (CCE1)
-
Virtual Event
-
Back to top
