Dominique de Quervain

Dominique de Quervain is a renowned neuroscientist and psychiatrist known for his significant contributions to the field of neurobiology of memory and stress. He is currently serving as the Director of the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Basel in Switzerland.

Early Life and Education

Dominique de Quervain was born in Switzerland. He completed his medical studies at the University of Zurich, where he developed a keen interest in the human brain and its functions. He later pursued his doctoral studies in the field of neuroscience, focusing on the neurobiology of memory and stress.

Career

After completing his education, de Quervain joined the University of Zurich as a researcher. His work primarily focused on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying memory formation and the role of stress in these processes. He later moved to the University of Basel, where he currently serves as the Director of the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience.

Research

De Quervain's research has significantly contributed to our understanding of the neurobiology of memory and stress. His work has shown that certain genes are involved in memory formation and that these genes can be influenced by stress hormones. This has important implications for understanding and treating memory-related disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Awards and Recognition

De Quervain has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to neuroscience. These include the prestigious Leibniz Prize and the Klingenstein Fellowship in the Neurosciences.

See Also

• Neurobiology
• Memory
• Stress (biology)
• University of Basel
• University of Zurich

External Links

• University of Basel
• University of Zurich