The members of the Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin (ECN) are basic scientists and clinicians based at the partner institutions in Berlin. The Fellows are PhD students who work on their PhD projects in the workgroups of the ECN members. The Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic direction and general decisions regarding the Cluster. The Executive Board represents the ECN and its interests, and implements the structural objectives of the Cluster in cooperation with the coordinators. The ECN office is responsible for recruitment measures, curriculum, finances, personnel, equal opportunity, public relations, and outreach.
Executive Board
Dr. Noa Lipstein
Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie
Prof. Dr. Wolf-Julian Neumann
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Dr. Sarah Shoichet
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Board of Directors
Prof. Dr. Britta Eickholt
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Dr. Ursula Koch
Freie Universität Berlin
Dr. Noa Lipstein
Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie
Prof. Dr. Wolf-Julian Neumann
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Dr. Klaus Obermayer
Technische Universität Berlin
Prof. Dr. Sarah Shoichet
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Dr. Niccolò Zampieri
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Student Representatives
Polina Bugaeva
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Noa Hedrich
Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Öykü Okur
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Aysu Sahin
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
As your PhD Student Representatives, we are committed to supporting you through any challenges you may encounter during your studies. Consider us a point of contact for navigating difficulties; we're here to help you figure out your next steps and can accompany you through the resolution process. We understand the importance of confidentiality and assure you that all matters will be handled discretely. For those who prefer face-to-face conversations, we are available to talk in person. You can always reach us via email. If you're an ECN student, message us to join the ECN group chat. Together, we can make our PhD journey a smoother experience!
Aysu, Noa, Öykü & Polina
Admissions Committee
Prof. Dr. Malek Bajbouj
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
PD Dr. Marta de Rocha Rosário
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Dr. Mina Gouti
Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine
PD Dr. Friedrich Johenning
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Judkewitz
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Dr. Katja Nowick
Freie Universität Berlin
Prof. Dr. Klaus Obermayer
Technische Universität Berlin
Prof. Dr. Soyoung Park
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Dr. Friedemann Paul
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Dr. Andrew Plested
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Prof. Dr. Daniel Senkowski
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Dr. Surjo Soekadar
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Dr. Simone Spuler
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Prof. Dr. Olaf Strauß
Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin