I am a neuroscientist and scientific project manager in the MMNI group and at the Research Center Jülich interested in improving our understanding of pathogenic and therapeutic mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. I coordinate a variety of investigator-initiated studies and industry-sponsored trials, ultimately aiming to improve patient therapy and care. In this context, I support my team in organizational, regulatory, ethical and legal questions. Finally, I am passionate about increasing the recognition for data collection and sharing within the neuroimaging community.
Professional links: LinkedIn, ResearchGate
Academic education:
| Period | Institution | Degree / Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 2015–2020 | University Hospital Cologne | PhD – Health Sciences, focus on cognition in Parkinson’s disease |
| 2012–2014 | Free University Amsterdam | MSc – Cognitive Neuropsychology, focus on cognitive neurology |
| 2010–2013 | Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main | BSc – Biological Sciences, focus on animal physiology |
Professional experience:
| Period | Institution | Role / Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 – present | Research Center Jülich | Scientific project manager & neuroscientist |
| 2015 – present | University Hospital Cologne | Scientific project manager & neuroscientist |
| 2014 – 2015 | University of Oxford | Research associate |
Ask me about: Experimental design, fMRI, project management, clinical trials and their challenges and chances