My research focuses on the function of olfactory and taste
receptor cells from different species. Current projects
include early development of neuronal function in the
olfactory system of mice, structure
and function of the olfactory system in felines and the
signal transduction mechanisms in taste cells from mice
and humans. Electrophysiological
methods (predominantly whole-cell- and perforated- patch
recording) and fluorescence imaging with ion-sensitive
dyes are used to analyze
ion fluxes across the cell membranes.