Introduction to In Vivo Patch Clamp Electrophysiology Webinar
From technique to discovery, explore how in vivo patch clamp electrophysiology is shaping neuroscience research.
- Date: 20th May 2026
- Time: 12:00 - 13:00 BST
- Format: Webinar
- Secure your free place
This webinar offers a comprehensive introduction to in vivo patch clamp electrophysiology, a powerful approach for measuring neuronal activity with high temporal and spatial resolution.
Delivered in partnership with the British Neuroscience Association (BNA), the session brings together experts in systems and cellular neuroscience to explore both the core principles and real-world application of the technique. Drawing on examples from leading research labs, speakers will share practical insight into how in vivo patch clamp is implemented in cutting-edge studies.
Why attend?
- Gain a clear understanding of how in vivo patch clamp recordings are performed in both awake and anaesthetised preparations
- Learn how electrophysiological techniques are used to investigate neural circuits, behaviour, and disease
- Explore practical considerations, including experimental setup, data acquisition, and troubleshooting
- Discover how these methods are applied in current research, from studying sensory processing and prediction to understanding neurodegenerative disorders
By combining technical guidance with real-world case studies, this webinar is designed to support researchers at all levels looking to incorporate electrophysiology into their work.
Scientifica IVM Triple
Reach deep into your sample and perform challenging in-vivo electrophysiology recordings with this pioneering three axis motorised manipulator.
Scientifica IVM Mini Triple
IVM Mini Triple micromanipulator enables you to remotely position multiple probes in your in vivo sample to acquire best quality data.
Scientifica VivoScope
An upright in vivo microscope for electrophysiology and behavioural studies, compatible with treadmills, stereotaxic frames, and VR setups.
Dr Rebecca Jordan
Principal Investigator, University of Edinburgh
Dr Rebecca Jordan is Principal Investigator and Simons ESAT Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, where she leads the Prediction and Plasticity Lab within the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences. Her research focuses on how the brain learns to predict sensory input and integrate sensory and motor information to support perception and behaviour. She uses a combination of cutting-edge systems neuroscience techniques, including in vivo electrophysiology, two-photon imaging, optogenetics, and virtual reality paradigms, to investigate cortical circuit function and learning mechanisms.
Dr Rebecca Jordan, Principal Investigator, University of Edinburgh
Dr Soraya Meftah
Senior Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh
Dr Soraya Meftah is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the UK Dementia Research Institute and Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the neurophysiology of dementia, investigating synaptic, neuronal, and network dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. She has extensive experience in both in vivo and in vitro patch clamp electrophysiology, alongside advanced techniques including imaging and molecular approaches. Her work combines high-resolution electrophysiology with translational disease models, including studies using live human brain tissue, to better understand early circuit dysfunction in neurodegeneration.
Dr Soraya Meftah, Senior Research Fellow, University of Edinburgh
