Neurophysiology · University of Copenhagen

Deciphering
Oxygen Dynamics
in the Brain

Pioneering research into cortical oxygen distribution, microcirculation, and novel biosensors to illuminate how the brain breathes — and what happens when it can't.

Dr. Felix Beinlich
O₂Brain Research
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Publications
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Science Papers
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Research Areas
CPH
University of Copenhagen

Understanding how the brain breathes

My work is centered on the neurophysiology of the brain — particularly the oxygen dynamics and microcirculation that underpin neurological conditions.

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In Vivo Oxygen Imaging

Using innovative fluorescent oxygen biosensors (GeNL) to study oxygen distribution and dynamics within the living brain.

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Fourth Meninges (SLYM)

Unraveling the novel meningeal layer's role in cerebrospinal fluid flow and immune cell trafficking.

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Molecule Exchange Assays

Elaborating on the mechanisms of molecular exchange across the blood-CSF barrier using bioluminescence imaging.

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Novel Biosensors

Developing and applying new genetically encoded biosensors for in vivo imaging to understand brain physiology.

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Neurodegenerative Models

Studying cerebral oxygen alterations in mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases.

Astrocytic Anion Regulation

Investigating the dynamic role of astrocytes as a chloride reservoir modulating inhibitory neurotransmission.

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Jul 10, 2026

Talk at the FENS Forum 2026 in Barcelona

Speaker in symposium S53 “Astroglial and Vascular Mechanisms of Metabolic Adaptations to Hypoxia”, presenting real-time oxygen imaging of cortical hypoxic pockets in the healthy brain.

Conference
Jul 30, 2025

Tohoku University Seminar and 48th Annual Meeting of the Japan Neuroscience Society

Invited seminar at the Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University on oxygen imaging of hypoxic pockets in the mouse cerebral cortex.

Conference
Dec 23, 2024

Talk at Brain Microcirculation – Aarhus CTH Workshop 2024

Gave a talk at the Brain Microcirculation workshop hosted by Aarhus CTH, presenting latest findings on cortical oxygen dynamics.

Conference
Sep 25, 2024

Talk at the 15th ICBEM Conference on Brain Energy Metabolism

Presented at the 15th International Conference on Brain Energy Metabolism (ICBEM).

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