Topic: STED microscopy

Investigate mitochondrial DNA architecture and function at LNBio/CNPEM in Campinas with Thayna Mendonça Avelino. Combine coherent X-ray diffraction imaging with STED microscopy, develop multimodal imaging strategies and integrate structural and functional measurements. The fellowship starts in November 2026. Submit a CV, motivation letter and recommendation letter to the investigator’s address on the official call by 12 October 2026.

Stroke remains a leading cause of long-term disability, with effective therapies hampered by an incomplete understanding of brain recovery mechanisms. Emerging evidence indicates that the interactions between the brain extracellular matrix (ECM) and glial cells1 critically contribute to post-stroke neuroplasticity and can help promote stroke recovery.We investigated the role of perineuronal nets (PNNs), facet-like ECM layers surrounding fast-spiking interneurons, in neurological recovery following focal cerebral ischemia in mice. Using superresolution stimulated emission depletion (STED), stru