Biologist studying the nervous system, circuit development, gene-function in morphogenesis. Group leader at EMBL. Dancer.
Heidelberg, Germany
Joined May 2017
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Calling all PIs/Group Leaders! Shape future research leadership by participating in or spreading word for the #PITraining survey of @FensKavliNet
Help design training that truly supports you.
🔗 fenskavlinetwork.org/fkne-pi…
🗓️ Deadline: Dec 29, 2025
#ScienceLeadership #AcademicLife
Are you working or want to work in Astrocyte research?
This one’s for you! Join us in Porto, for EMBO Workshop Astrocytes: from molecules to systems
📍 Porto | 12–16 April 2027
📅 Apply by 2 November 2026
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#EMBOAstrocytes #Astrocytes #Neuroscience #Glia
Deadline extended for 14 day more for the ALBA-FKNE diversity prize.
Take the time to apply yourself or nominate another PI / student, to recognise outstanding contributions to advancing #diversity, #equality, #neuroscience
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Are you an early-career researcher who wants to get specialized training in the model C. elegans for your laboratory research? We co-organize again the EMBO C. elegans course! Do not miss applying! Deadline is coming up fast in a week!
You only have one more week to apply to the EMBO Practical Course 'C. elegans: from genome editing to imaging'! #EMBOCelegans
Join the course to learn how to fully leverage C. elegans in order to advance your scientific work 🪱 👉 s.embl.org/cel26-01-x
👩🔬 Who is this course for?
Early-career researchers interested in using C. elegans – from beginners to experienced scientists looking to expand their toolkit.
📍 EMBL Heidelberg
📅 23 – 29 March 2026
🖊️ Application deadline: 8 December
Being part of this neuroscience network has been a unique experience for me. Send your nominations/ applications for the new cohort of the @FensKavliNet
Junior or mid-career group leaders working in neuroscience, apply by 30 Jan to join the FENS-Kavli Network! We are looking for excellent and engaged future scholars, committed to exchanging scientific ideas & contributing to improve Neuroscience in Europe. rb.gy/havqur
ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize is now open until 8 Jan 2026.
We celebrate champions of diversity, equity & inclusion in neuroscience.
All career stages welcome.
Prize €2000, travel- registration covered #FENS2026
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#NeuroDiversity #InclusionInScience #ALBAFKNE
🌟 It’s that time of the year! Nominate a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to promoting #diversity, #equity and #inclusion in #neuroscience. The ALBA Network and the FENS-Kavli Scholars (FKNE) invite nominations of Europe-based students and PIs who are driving meaningful change toward a more inclusive research community.
🏆 The winner will be celebrated at #FENS2026 in Barcelona, receiving €2000 and a travel allowance to attend the meeting.
🤝 Self nominations are welcome!
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📅 8 January 2026
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Are you an early career scientist who wants to get specialist training in C. elegans model for your laboratory research? we co-organize again the EMBO C. elegans course! Do not miss applying!
🪱 Applications are now open for the EMBO Practical Course 'C. elegans: from genome editing to imaging' #EMBOCelegans
C. elegans is a powerhouse model organism for genomics, cell biology, neurobiology, and evolution. This intensive course combines hands-on training with expert lectures to help you master:
🔹 Genome editing and organisation
🔹 High-resolution imaging and analysis (incl. AI-driven tools)
🔹 Development, physiology, and evolution
🔹 Cutting-edge techniques like microfluidics-based high-throughput microscopy
👩🔬 Who should apply?
Early-career researchers interested in using C. elegans – from beginners to experienced scientists looking to expand their toolkit.
🎯 Apply now and gain the skills to fully leverage C. elegans in your research!
📍 EMBL Heidelberg
📅 23 – 29 March 2026
👉 Apply by 8 December: s.embl.org/cel26-01-x
#Celegans
Starting/started a research group after 2018, in EU continent? Great opportunity to apply soon: FKNE Leadership training course! Develop your leadership, management, mentoring skills, with training by Leadership Sculptor & @FensKavliNet Scholars
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The @RockefellerUniv seeks for faculty- supportive environment, cutting-edge facilities, prestigious education initiatives. If you fit with the advertised directions and are motivated for great science, apply!
Planning to go to @ASCBiology meeting & need travel support? Apply to ASCB travel awards before the deadline closes in a week! Or else spread the word to others who may be interested!
ascb.org/grants-awards/trave…
Looking for motivated postdoctoral researcher to join us! Research on neuronal & glial cell mechanisms of circuit formation. Approaches: advanced quantitative imaging, cell, molecular biology, circuit manipulation, cross-species study. Info in attached flyer, deadline 8th Sep
Generously supported for the 3rd time by EMBO, to co-organize the EMBO meeting C. elegans from genome to imaging, at EMBL Heidelberg
embl.org/about/info/course-a…
Stay tuned for upcoming registrations!
Wonderful #FRM meeting! Thanks to organisers Norwegian, Danish, Iceland, Finland, Swedish Neuroscience Societies & colleagues for engaging brainstorming & enjoyable moments! @yaksi_emre , @TheFangGroupUiO, @FensKavliNet
Excited about our @FensKavliNet symposium tomorrow at regional @FRM2025Oslo ! Do not miss our discussions on protein landscapes in circuit formation & aging with @MAmbrozkiewicz @uneniskytelab with the support of @FENSorg, @KavliFoundation @ChariteBerlin @embl @VU_LT
Don't miss our scientific symposium @FRM2025Oslo in less than 2 weeks! Already excited for fantastic meeting and fierce discussions 🕵🏻♀️ 🇳🇴
@gerapti @uneniskytelab @FENSorg @KavliFoundation @FensKavliNet @ChariteBerlin @embl @VU_LT
are you or do you know of women coupling leadership in scientific achievements & mentoring under-represented groups? Deadline approaching fast to (self-)nominate for WICB Junior Award or Sandra K. Masur Senior Award by @Women in Science WICB @ASCBiology
ascb.org/grants-awards/
Grateful to be invited & excited to present our work in the Sars Symposium, in Bergen. Looking forward to discussing with all other speakers & participants!uib.no/en/michaelsarscentre/…
Check this, you'll be surrounded by great colleagues!
Do you have ambitious plans to study the molecular mechanisms of environmental adaptation in mammalian model systems? Join EMBL Rome as an independent group leader: generous core funding & benefits, top-level students & core facilities. embl.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com…
Glad to have participated in @NeuroforumNWG, organizing a symposium on glia-neuron interactions across organisms, & presenting our work on glia-neuron interactions in C. elegans brain development and function, together with leading fly & zebrafish scientists!
We will continue the programm after the lunch and workshop break at 2.30 pm with Symposia V (S25 - S30). #NWG2025
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