Dr. Stephan Sigrist

Professor

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Biography

Stephan J. Sigrist is a full professor in the Institute of Biology at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Genetics. He has held various prestigious positions, including Einstein Professor and spokesperson for the Collaborative Research Center on Membrane Scaffolding. His research primarily focuses on neurobiology and molecular genetics, with significant contributions to understanding synaptic mechanics and neuroplasticity. Sigrist has supervised over 30 PhD theses and numerous postdoctoral fellows, with many achieving notable success in their careers. His mentorship and leadership in the field have earned him honors, including EMBO and HFSP Fellowships. He is an active participant in international conferences and has been invited to give talks on topics related to synaptic transmission and neurodevelopment. Sigrist’s work has been widely published, contributing greatly to the scientific discourse on synaptic functions and neuronal communication.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor (W3)

— Present

Institute of Biology, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Teaching and researching in genetics and neurobiology.

Associate Professor (W2)

— Present

Experimental Biomedicine Bio-Imaging, Rudolf Virchow Center of Excellence • Universität Würzburg, Germany

Conducted research in experimental biomedicine.

Principal Investigator

— Present

Independent Junior Research Group 'Neuroplasticity' • Max-Planck-Society

Led a research group focusing on neuroplasticity.

Postdoc

— Present

Friedrich Miescher Laboratory (FML) • Max Planck Society, Tübingen, Germany

Conducted postdoctoral research in molecular genetics.

Awards

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Einstein Professorship

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Habilitation Award

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EMBO Long-term Fellowship

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HFSP Long-term Fellowship

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.