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Florian Schlagenhaufمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychiatry
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Addiction Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. med. Florian Schlagenhauf is a Heisenberg Professor and Medical Director of the Early Counseling and Therapy Center for Incipient Psychoses (FeTZ) at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Charité – University Medicine Berlin (Campus Mitte). He leads the Learning & Cognition Research Group, focusing on understanding basic learning mechanisms and cognitive functions in psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia and addiction, using multimodal imaging (fMRI, EEG, PET) and computational modeling. Education Studied medicine and philosophy at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf Clinical training in psychiatry and psychotherapy at Charité Research Focus Investigates reinforcement learning dysfunction in neuropsychiatric disorders Combines behavioral paradigms, computational approaches, and neuroimaging to study psychotic disorders and addiction Develops early identification methods and digital/pharmacological/psychotherapeutic interventions Affiliations & Collaborations Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin NeuroCure Clinical Research Center CC 15: Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry (Charité Mitte Campus)

• Stem Cell Biology
• Neurosurgery
• Brain Tumor Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Viviane Tabar, MD, is a neurosurgeon-scientist and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Her clinical expertise focuses on brain tumor surgery, including complex gliomas, meningiomas, and skull base tumors. Her research lab explores stem cells for brain repair and tumor modeling. Key projects include using human pluripotent stem cells to model pediatric gliomas and developing therapies for radiation-induced brain injury. She leads collaborations with the Center for Stem Cell Biology and Brain Tumor Center at SKI. Her lab’s work aims to advance cell-based therapies for Parkinson’s disease and identify novel treatments for brain tumors like diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). Education: MD from the American University of Beirut. Affiliations: Memorial Hospital Research Laboratories, Cancer Biology & Genetics Program, Center for Cell Engineering, Center for Stem Cell Biology, Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School. She also holds leadership roles in translational research initiatives, including NYSTEM consortium grants. Labs/Teams: The Viviane Tabar Lab collaborates with the Allis Lab, Studer Lab, and Soulet Lab. Current projects include drug screening for epigenetic therapies targeting histone mutations in tumors and optimizing stem cell-derived dopamine neurons for clinical trials.

• Clinical Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Motor Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dilsa Cemre Akkoc Altinok is a Physician at the Central Institute of Mental Health (ZI) in Mannheim, Germany, and a core member of the Research Group Clinical Neuroscience of Motor Behavior (CLIMB). Her work bridges clinical psychiatry with advanced motion analysis to objectively quantify motor abnormalities in severe mental illnesses. Her research specializes in Clinical Neuroscience and Psychiatry, focusing on Sensorimotor Abnormalities in Schizophrenia and Catatonia. She pioneers the use of 3D optical motion tracking to transform subjective motor assessments into quantifiable biomarkers, examining gait patterns, psychomotor clusters, and their neural correlates. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a cohesive trajectory: applying motion capture technology and network analysis to schizophrenia-spectrum disorders and catatonia. Her studies systematically link motor dysfunction with psychopathology, loneliness, and structural brain changes, advancing precision psychiatry through objective diagnostic tools. The CLIMB research group, under which Dr. Altinok operates, drives innovation in neuromotor assessment by integrating neuroscience, engineering, and clinical psychiatry. This interdisciplinary approach aims to redefine motor symptom evaluation in mental healthcare through technology-driven methodologies.

• Chemical Communication
• Microbiota-Host Interactions
• Individualization in Changing Environments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Barbara Caspers is a Professor of Behavioral Ecology at Bielefeld University since 2020. She leads the Freigeist Fellow research group on olfactory kin recognition in songbirds (2014–2022) funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and serves as Director of the Joint Institute for Individualization in a Changing Environment (JICE) since 2021. Her affiliations include CRC-TRR 212 (Equal Opportunities Officer), the Ethological Society (Treasurer), and the University Council of Bielefeld University (since 2023). Her research focuses on chemical communication , microbiota-host interactions , and individualization processes in changing environments . She combines field and laboratory studies to explore olfactory signaling in vertebrates, microbial influences on behavior, and the ecological implications of individualized niches. Her recent publications examine habitat-specific adaptations in fire salamander larvae, avian olfactory systems, and microbiome dynamics in wild species. Scientific Awards College for Life Sciences Fellowship (2015) Freigeist Fellowship (2013) Niko Tinbergen Prize (2012) She contributes to interdisciplinary projects like InChangE (spokesperson, 2021–present) and serves on editorial boards and committees for gender equality and academic student advising. Her work bridges behavioral ecology, microbiology, and evolutionary biology through empirical and theoretical frameworks.

Andrea Schmittمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurobiology
• Schizophrenia
• Post-mortem studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Schmitt is a Professor at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, affiliated with the Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. She is a regular member of the Munich Clinic Network (MCN) and focuses on the neurobiology of schizophrenia. University: Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich Department: Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Academic Rank: Professor Her research integrates post-mortem studies, animal models, and gene expression analysis to explore schizophrenia's structural and molecular underpinnings. Recent work examines synaptic elements and immune-modulatory genes in the temporal cortex. The selected publications span 2008–2012, emphasizing stereology, neuroimaging, and molecular neuroscience. These studies investigate brain connectivity, synaptic dysfunction, and immune interactions in schizophrenia, utilizing post-mortem and preclinical models. Contact: Email | Phone: +49 (0)89 / 4400-53371 | Website: LMU Psychiatry Staff

Philippe Toblerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroeconomics
• Social Neuroscience
• Decision Making
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Philippe Tobler is an Associate Professor of Neuroeconomics and Social Neuroscience at the Department of Economics, University of Zurich. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying decision making, reward learning, and social behavior, particularly studying brain structures like the dopaminergic midbrain, striatum, and prefrontal cortex. He employs functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and pharmacological interventions to investigate how economic reward parameters (e.g., risk, delay, probability) are processed in the brain. His work also explores individual differences in reward processing and the implications for conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Tobler has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, including studies on social threat learning, testosterone's impact on social behavior, and the role of neurotransmitters in decision-making processes. He collaborates with institutions like the Zurich Center for Neuroeconomics and teaches courses on decision neuroscience and neuroeconomics.

Ying Jingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ying Jing is a doctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, affiliated with the Methods and Development Group Brain Networks and the International Max Planck Research School NeuroCom (IMPRS NeuroCom). Her research focuses on advanced neurostimulation techniques, particularly transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), combined with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate brain networks, motor cortex mapping, and functional connectivity. She explores applications in clinical neuroscience, including TMS-guided therapies for neurological and psychiatric conditions such as depression and motor disorders. Key research interests include neuro-cardiac coupling mechanisms, spatial attention modulation via TMS, and the predictive role of resting-state fMRI in rTMS outcomes. Her work bridges experimental neurophysiology, computational modeling, and clinical translation. She is supported by the China Scholarship Council as a stipend holder. Notably, her studies address discrepancies between task-based activation and TMS hotspots, refine targeting strategies for subthalamic nuclei in rTMS therapy, and model TMS effects on cortical-subcortical circuits. Her contributions advance both fundamental neuroscience and neuromodulation-based interventions. No scientific awards or funded grants are explicitly stated. She collaborates within the Methods and Development Group Brain Networks, contributing to cutting-edge neuroimaging and stimulation methodologies.

• Clinical Linguistics
• Psycholinguistics
• Aphasia
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Rosenkranz is a researcher at the Institute for German Linguistics, specializing in Clinical Linguistics at Philipps-Universität Marburg. She holds a visiting professorship at the Department of Educational and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cologne (2024-2025), focusing on language disorders in neurologically impaired populations. Her career spans institutions including Ruhr-Universität Bochum and University of Reading, with a PhD in Linguistics (2015). Current affiliations: Philipps-Universität Marburg (since 2019), University of Cologne (2024-2025) Education: PhD Linguistics (Bochum), MA Speech Science (Marburg), BA Linguistics (Bochum) Rosenkranz's research bridges clinical linguistics and neuropsychology, focusing on: Executive function contributions to word retrieval in aphasia Complex semantic processing in cognitive communication disorders Diagnostic tools for subtle post-brain-injury communication deficits Psycholinguistic models of verbal fluency in psychiatric and neurological conditions Digital participation barriers for speech-language impaired individuals Her work emphasizes practical applications in speech therapy, including the development of the KomplexSem test and FAVRES-D assessment. Recent publications analyze digital accessibility challenges, semantic processing, and cognitive-linguistic interactions across conditions like schizophrenia and dementia. Professional activities include: Co-developer of cognitive-communication screening tools (CCCABI-DE, KomplexSem) Coordinator of continuing education programs (2022-2024) Keynote speaker at international workshops on language production and neurorehabilitation Contributor to BMBF-funded projects on 'small disciplines with high potential'

• Ion Transport
• Neurobiology
• Cell Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas J. Jentsch is a Professor and Head of the Jentsch Group at the Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) in Berlin. He holds dual doctoral degrees in Medicine and Physics from Freie Universität Berlin, with postdoctoral training in molecular cell biology at MIT/Whitehead Institute. His research focuses on ion transport mechanisms across cellular membranes, leveraging genetic mouse models and electrophysiological techniques. Key areas include CLC chloride channels/transporters, volume-regulated anion channels (VRAC/LRRC8), and acid-sensitive ASOR/TMEM206 channels. His work bridges molecular studies with systemic physiology, elucidating roles in neurodegeneration, epilepsy, deafness, osteopetrosis, and immune responses. Notable contributions include the discovery of VRAC (2014) and ASOR (2019), which revealed critical functions in tumor drug resistance, insulin secretion, and innate immunity. Current projects explore structure-function relationships of ion channels and their roles in organ-specific pathologies. Educational background: Medicine & Physics (Freie Universität Berlin), postdoctoral research at MIT/Whitehead Institute and ZMNH Hamburg. He transitioned to FMP/MDC Berlin in 2006, becoming a leader in chloride transport research. His lab employs interdisciplinary approaches combining genetics, biochemistry, and systems biology. Research interests span ion channel regulation, endosomal-lysosomal biology, and translational medicine. Recent work highlights VRAC’s role in cGAMP transport and immune signaling, as well as ASOR’s contributions to cellular pH homeostasis. Collaborations with groups like Xiao’s lab have advanced understanding of antiviral immunity pathways. Lab members include senior scientists Rosa Planells-Cases and Maya Polovitskaya, postdocs Sumanta Kar and Aleksandra Garifulina, and PhD students Tanushka Rana and Franziska Schmitt. Technical staff supports advanced imaging and molecular biology. Future directions emphasize structural biology of ion channels, clinical implications of VRAC/ASOR mutations, and leveraging mouse models for disease mechanisms. The lab actively seeks interdisciplinary postdocs to explore novel ion transport roles in health and disease.

• Phenomenology and Organizational Studies
• Embodied Organizational Practices
• Sustainable Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wendelin Küpers is an Associate Professor at Karlshochschule International University (since 2013) and holds concurrent roles as Associate Professor at ICN Business School (France) and Massey University (New Zealand). His academic training includes a PhD (Dr. rer. pol.) from the University of Witten/Herdecke, with postdoctoral research at the University of St. Gallen. His research focuses on phenomenology, embodied organizational practices, sustainable leadership, and integral management. He has held visiting fellowships at institutions like the Imagination Laboratory and serves on editorial boards for journals such as Integral Review and Organizational Aesthetics . Research interests span embodied organizational life-worlds , practical wisdom in leadership , and sustainability through aesthetic and ethical practices . Key projects include 'Em-Bodied-MIND-full' (mindfulness in leadership) and 'De-Sign-Doing' (sustainable design practices). He actively contributes to conferences like EURAM and EGOS, focusing on critical management studies and ethics. His awards include the 'Key Reading' designation in Emerald Reviews (2005), a Johnson Award nomination (2008), and the Erasmus+ grant (2014/2015). Küpers has authored/co-authored over 20 books, including Phenomenology of the Embodied Organization (2015) and Inter-Praxis (forthcoming 2023). His work bridges philosophy, management, and sustainability, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. He leads initiatives like the Practical Wisdom in Leadership book series and advises organizations such as the Social Responsibility Council (India). Current projects explore embodied practices in digital environments and eco-conscious organizational transformations.

Paola Mengottiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurostimulation
• Neuroimaging
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paola Mengotti is a Senior Researcher in the Cognitive Neuroscience group (INM-3) at the Research Center Jülich, Germany. Her work focuses on cognitive processes, particularly spatial attention, neurostimulation techniques, and neuropsychological mechanisms. She investigates the interplay between neural networks and behavioral outcomes using advanced methodologies such as neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Her research interests include belief updating during attentional tasks, the role of the temporo-parietal junction in cognitive functions, and the neural correlates of food valuation and eating behavior. She also explores motor intention and decision-making processes, with studies on how brain responses modulate trust-repayment behaviors and energy estimation of food items. Mengotti's studies often integrate behavioral experiments with neuroimaging data to uncover mechanisms underlying attentional deployment, conflict resolution, and probabilistic reasoning. Her work highlights the importance of network-based approaches in understanding both typical and pathological cognitive functions, such as in stroke patients and aging populations. Key contributions include identifying neural signatures of belief updating and spatial attention deficits, as well as the impact of body-part specificity in gesture imitation post-stroke. Her research bridges cognitive neuroscience with clinical applications, emphasizing translational outcomes for neuropsychological rehabilitation and neurostimulation therapies.

• Brain Plasticity
• Neuronal Excitability
• Alzheimer's Disease
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claudio Grassi is a Full Professor of Physiology at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery "A. Gemelli", Rome. He serves as Director of the Department of Neuroscience since 2019 and contributes to university governance as a member of the Quality Committee and Advisory Board. Graduate in Medicine and Surgery Specialist in Neurology PhD in Neuroscience His research focuses on: Mechanisms of brain plasticity and neuronal excitability Neurodegenerative disease biomarkers (Alzheimer's) Role of viral infections in neurodegeneration Noninvasive brain stimulation effects Metabolic influences on synaptic plasticity Cochlear damage and auditory cortex plasticity Recent publications analyze HSV-1 infection, tau propagation, and metabolic impacts on hippocampal function. Grassi mentors 10 PhD students and a Master's tutor. Contact: claudio.grassi@unicatt.it

Amparo Acker-Palmerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurovascular Interface
• Molecular Signaling Pathways
• Vascular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amparo Acker-Palmer is a Professor at Goethe University Frankfurt's Institute of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Department of Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology, and holds a Max Planck Fellow position at the MPI for Brain Research since 2014. Her research focuses on the molecular crosstalk between vascular and nervous systems at the neurovascular interface. Her primary research interests include: Neurovascular communication during CNS development Molecular pathways in vessel-nerve crosstalk Vascular roles in synaptic plasticity Ephrin/VEGF receptor signaling mechanisms Neurovascular interface in disease models Analysis of her 51 publications reveals consistent focus on vascular guidance in neural development, receptor crosstalk (particularly EphrinB2/VEGFR2), and neurovascular unit dynamics. Her work spans molecular neuroscience, vascular biology, and developmental neurobiology, with significant contributions to understanding how blood vessels instruct neuronal behavior. Her laboratory utilizes mouse and zebrafish models to investigate these processes, with recent work emphasizing therapeutic implications for neural repair and cancer metastasis.

• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• ALS and FTD
• Biomarker Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dr. Andreas Hermann serves as a Group Leader at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Rostock, Germany, leading translational neuroscience research bridging basic science and clinical applications. His primary research focuses on molecular pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly ALS and FTD, utilizing patient-derived iPSC models to drive biomarker development (MRI/PET/fluid/behavioral), pathophysiology-based drug discovery, and characterization of prodromal stages. The group investigates brain/cognitive/motor reserves, non-motor symptoms, and conducts clinical phase 1-3 trials including antisense oligonucleotide therapies. Palliative care research employs eye-tracking and digital biomarkers to assess quality of life in advanced neurodegeneration. The research team leads the DESCIBE-ALS cohort and maintains hypothesis-matched cell model resources. Molecular work centers on mitochondrial dysfunction, axonopathy, DNA damage/retrotransposon activation, and cell-intrinsic immune responses. Future directions emphasize healthy/pathological aging mechanisms and interventions to prevent secondary aging progression.

Carsten Finkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimmunology
• Memory Consolidation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. med. Carsten Finke is a professor specializing in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimmunology, with a focus on memory consolidation, spatial navigation, and autoimmune neurological disorders. His research employs neuroimaging and behavioral methods to investigate conditions like encephalitis, multiple sclerosis, and post-COVID cognitive deficits. Research Focus: His work spans three core areas: Memory Systems: Examining consolidation mechanisms (e.g., pharmacological modulation via propofol) and developmental trajectories of spatial/navigational memory. Neuroimmune Disorders: Characterizing cognitive outcomes and brain network reorganization in autoimmune encephalitis (anti-NMDA, anti-LGI1) and multiple sclerosis. Post-COVID Neurology: Identifying neural correlates of fatigue/cognitive impairment and contributing to large cohorts (NAPKON) for phenotyping acute/chronic morbidity. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023–2025) emphasize: Dynamic brain network analysis in neuroinflammatory conditions Long-term cognitive sequelae of COVID-19 Multisensory influences on spatial memory Pediatric neuroimmunology (MOG-ADEM)