“I am a neuroscientist, with my research focusing on brain evolution. I did my M.Sc in Biochemistry (2005) and my PhD (2009) in Biopsychology, both at the Ruhr-University in Bochum, Germany. In 2010 I moved to South Africa and in 2014 to Brazil to conduct studies on the mammalian brain. Since March 2017 I have been at Hokkaido University. Using the comparative neuroanatomical approach on non-model organisms, I would like to understand how the mammalian brain evolved. I am especially interested in the evolution of large brains”

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“I am very pleased to join Prof. Patzke’s working group. I am a physician by profession and have been working as a researcher for the past 15 years. I am going to strengthen Prof. Patzke’s working group in such fields as immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, Western blotting and ELISA, statistical analysis of the experimental data, preparation of research grants, ethics proposals, and publications. I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues on projects in the area of neuroanatomy.“

“I am Kira Gromen, an OTA, medical student, and tutor at HMU-Potsdam. In my research, I investigate the possible involvement of genetic factors in the development of morphological changes in certain brain structures that could increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition to my studies, I am dedicated to tutoring and actively contribute to the academic community.“

“I am a 5th year medical student and student tutor in Potsdam seeking to become a neurosurgeon. I proudly joined the Patzke lab in 2024. I analyze distribution patterns of astrocyte populations in the human cortex to provide a better understanding of their physiological and pathophysiological role.”