We are proud to announce that two of our young researcher colleagues, Attila Csomos and Farkas Domahidy, have recently obtained their PhD degrees. It is a particular pleasure that both were awarded the “summa cum laude” distinction by the Scientific Committee, reflecting their outstanding scientific achievements.
Attila Csomos conducts research in the Chemical Development team at BrainVisionCenter, focusing on small-molecule fluorophores and functional probes for microscopy. His doctoral work explored the conformational locking of the chromophore of the Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), with the aim of enabling its application in small-molecule form for fluorescence imaging. His research resulted in the development of a novel family of fluorescent zinc sensors, as well as two new heteroaromatic fluorophore scaffolds. These advances open new possibilities in neuroscience research by providing stronger fluorescence signals, particularly when used with the ATLAS two-photon microscopes developed at BVC.
Farkas Domahidy, a chemical engineer, focuses his research on DNA-binding fluorescent probes. His PhD work investigated the relationship between molecular structure and fluorescence behavior, with particular emphasis on thiazole orange derivatives. A key outcome of his research is a comprehensive study that, for the first time, systematically compares the fluorescence enhancement and PCR applicability of the most widely used thiazole-orange-based DNA-binding dyes. This work enables a more informed selection of dye compounds for PCR-based applications. In addition, his research includes the development of new DNA-binding dye molecules and the investigation of their fluorescence enhancement mechanisms.
The achievements of our colleagues highlight not only their individual excellence but also the strength of BrainVisionCenter’s interdisciplinary research environment, where chemistry, biology, and advanced imaging technologies come together to drive new scientific discoveries.
We warmly congratulate Attila and Farkas on their outstanding accomplishments and wish them continued success in their scientific careers.
