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Dr.rer.nat. Kay Jüngling

Current affiliations

  • Institute of Physiology I (Neurophysiology)

Academic Education

2002 - 200606.04.2006 - Promotion Titel der Promotionsschrift: „Molekulare Mechanismen von Synaptogeneseprozessen“; Biologische Fakultät der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
2002 - 2005Stipendiat im DFG Graduierten Kolleg 736: „Development and Plasticity of the Nervous System”, Ruhr-Universität Bochum
1998 - 2002Diplom im Fach Biologie; Biologische Fakultät der Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Publications

Transcriptional profiles in the mouse amygdala after a cognitive judgment bias test largely depend on the genotype
Herrera-Rivero M, Bohn L, Witten A, Jüngling K, Kaiser S, Richter SH, Stoll M, Sachser N (2022)
In: Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 15
Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
Neuropeptide S Receptor Stimulation Excites Principal Neurons in Murine Basolateral Amygdala through a Calcium-Dependent Decrease in Membrane Potassium Conductance
Park S, Flüthmann P, Wolany C, Goedecke L, Spenner HM, Budde T, Pape HC, Jüngling K (2021)
In: Pharmaceuticals, 14(6):519
Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
Human-Specific Neuropeptide S Receptor Variants Regulate Fear Extinction in the Basal Amygdala of Male and Female Mice Depending on Threat Salience
Bengoetxea X, Goedecke L, Remmes J, Blaesse P, Grosch T, Lesting J, Pape HC, Jüngling K (2021)
In: Biol Psychiatry, 90(3)
Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
Neandertal introgression and accumulation of hypomorphic mutations in the neuropeptide S (NPS) system promote attenuated functionality
Reinscheid RK, Mafessoni F, Lüttjohann A, Jüngling K, Pape HC, Schulz S (2021)
In: Peptides, 138:170506
Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
The µ-opioid system in midline thalamic nuclei modulates defence strategies towards a conditioned fear stimulus in male mice.
Bengoetxea X, Goedecke L, Blaesse P, Pape HC, Jüngling K. (2020)
In: J Psychopharmacol., 34(11)
Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
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Projects

Opioid-dependent modulation of fear-relevant connections between the paraventricular thalamic nucleus, the prefrontal cortex and amygdala.
Duration: 01/01/2017 - 31/12/2019
Type of project: Own resources project
CRC TRR 58 - A08: Impact of the Neuropeptide S system and NPS-receptor polymorphisms on fear and anxiety
Duration: 01/07/2016 - 30/06/2020 | 3rd Funding period
Funded by: DFG - Collaborative Research Centre
Type of project: Subproject in DFG-joint project hosted at University of Münster
CRC TRR 58 - A07: Impact of the Neuropeptide S system and NPS-receptor polymorphisms on excessive fear
Duration: 01/07/2013 - 30/06/2016 | 1st Funding period
Funded by: DFG - Collaborative Research Centre
Type of project: Subproject in DFG-joint project hosted at University of Münster
The Neuropeptide S (NPS) system: properties of NPS neurons and mechanisms of receptor activation
Duration: 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2012
Type of project: Own resources project

Talks

Gen – Protein – Verhalten Was beeinflusst Furcht und Angst?
Dr. Kay Jüngling (08/11/2018)
7. Grevener Hochschultag SymposiumDENKEN HANDELNFÜHLEN Neues aus den Neurowissenschaften, Augustinianum Greven
Type of talk: scientific talk
Gewöhnlich oder pathologisch? Wie genetische Variationen Furcht und Angst beeinflussen
Dr. Kay Jüngling (13/10/2018)
Symposium turmdersinne 2018 Nerven kitzeln: Wie Angst unsere Gedanken, Einstellungen und Entscheidungen prägt, Stadthalle Fürth, Deutschland
Type of talk: scientific talk
The Neuropeptide S-system in fear and anxiety
Dr. Kay Jüngling (12/10/2013)
Symposium “SFB-TRR 58” 2013 Fear, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Hamburg
Type of talk: scientific talk
Neuropeptide S: A novel neuropeptide system controlling fear and anxiety in the mammalian brain
Kay Jüngling (03/09/2009)
Neurovisionen 5 , RUB, Bochum
Type of talk: scientific talk
The role of N-cadherin in synapse formation and function
Kay Jüngling (16/02/2005)
6TH MEETING OF THE GERMAN NEUROSCIENCE SOCIETY- 30TH GÖTTINGEN NEUROBIOLOGY CONFERENCE -SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM V "Joint…, Göttingen
Type of talk: scientific talk
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Prizes

Research Award 2008 of the University of Münster
Awarded by: Rectorate of the University of Münster
Award given to: Jüngling, Kay, Pape, Hans-Christian, Seidenbecher, Thomas
Date of awarding: 15/01/2009
Type of distinction: Research award or other distinction