Esther Florin

Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Esther Florin is Professor at Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf and heads the Florin AG within the Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology. Her group investigates the neurophysiological basis of resting-state networks and their alterations in Parkinson’s disease using advanced electro-/magnetoencephalographic (E/MEG) techniques.

Research Focus:

• Neurophysiology of resting-state networks (RSNs)
• Pathophysiology of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease
• Electrophysiological mechanisms of dopaminergic therapy and deep brain stimulation
• Development of novel time-series and Granger-causality methodologies

Across her recent publications, a clear trend emerges toward understanding causal interactions within cortical–subcortical circuits in both healthy and parkinsonian brains. Studies repeatedly combine high-resolution E/MEG recordings with sophisticated multivariate analysis to link oscillatory activity to cognitive–motor symptoms and therapeutic interventions.

Scientific Awards:
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Advising & Team:
Prof. Florin leads a multidisciplinary team comprising post-docs, doctoral researchers, medical doctoral candidates, and student assistants. Current members listed include Rachel Spooner, Matthias Sure, Bahne Hendrik Bahners, and several MD and MSc candidates.

Laboratory & Resources:
The Florin AG operates within modern facilities at HHU Düsseldorf (Building 12.46, Room 01.18.01) equipped for simultaneous E/MEG recordings, real-time neurofeedback, and advanced computational analysis.