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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.
Institute of Biology, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany
Teaching and researching in genetics and neurobiology.
Experimental Biomedicine Bio-Imaging, Rudolf Virchow Center of Excellence • Universität Würzburg, Germany
Conducted research in experimental biomedicine.
Independent Junior Research Group 'Neuroplasticity' • Max-Planck-Society
Led a research group focusing on neuroplasticity.
Friedrich Miescher Laboratory (FML) • Max Planck Society, Tübingen, Germany
Conducted postdoctoral research in molecular genetics.
Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.