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