Post-doc

Dr. Marzieh Funk

Dr. Marzieh Funk

Post-doc, CNS Diseases Research

PhD in Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology, University College London (UK)

Project

From developmental pathology in models of schizophrenia risk to mechanisms for early intervention

Supervisor

Dr. Volker Mack

Dr. Volker Mack

Principal Scientist, Laboratory Head CNS Diseases Research

PhD in Biology / Molecular Neurobiology, University of Heidelberg

Research interests:

  • New therapeutic concepts for early intervention in neuropsychiatric disorders
  • Contribution of genetic risk to aberrant adolescent trajectories in neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Glutamatergic and GABAergic modulation of maladaptive brain circuits in schizophrenia and depression