Introducing a new themed collection on emerging technologies for research models of human neuronal disorders in vivo and in vitro

Thomas J Cunningham; Clare Stanford

doi:10.1042/NS20220065

Introducing a new themed collection on emerging technologies for research models of human neuronal disorders in vivo and in vitro

Neuronal Signal. 2022 Sep 30;6(3):NS20220065. doi: 10.1042/NS20220065. eCollection 2022 Sep.

Authors

Thomas J Cunningham¹, Clare Stanford²

Affiliations

¹ MRC Prion Unit at UCL, Institute of Prion Diseases, University College London, London, UK.
² Department of Neuroscience Physiology and Pharmacology, University College London, London, UK.

Abstract

This themed collection of articles was prompted by a collaboration between Neuronal Signaling and the British Neuroscience Association. The Biochemical Society and Portland Press organised a symposium at the BNA Festival of Neuroscience in 2021, focused on the development and use of experimental models of human neuronal disorders. One aspect dealt with how new technologies are being (or could be) used both as a substitute for, or to complement, research that uses whole animal models. Another aspect discussed factors that need to be considered when appraising the validity of animal models of complex, multifactorial neuronal disorders. Given its relevance to the scope of Neuronal Signaling, the journal's Editorial Board developed a themed collection of content around this symposium entitled Emerging technologies for research models of human neuronal disorders in vivo and in vitro. We were delighted that speakers from the symposium and other experts working in this field agreed to submit reviews for the collection, which offers an invaluable resource both for researchers who are already experts in this field and those who need merely to learn about its scope and potential.

Keywords: Editorial; biological models; biotechnology.

Publication types

Editorial