TheNeurobiology of Defense
We aim at understanding the neuronal circuits underlying fear and anxiety states and their associated behavioral and autonomic responses.
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Philip Tovote takes over as director of the Institute of Clinical Neurobiology
Prof. Dr. Philip Tovote is taking over as director of the Institute of Clinical Neurobiology from Prof. Dr. Michael Sendtner. Philip Tovote served as co-director of the institute for several years.
Read MoreResolvePAIN enters second funding period
The DFG has renewed funding for the Clinical Research Group KFO 5001, providing over €8 million to support its work for another four years. The DCL will participate with a project on periaqueductal grey circuit processes during pain resolution.
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The DCL’s Code-of-Conduct
Our Code of Conduct explains the lab's values, expectations, organizational structure, and working principles. It outlines both what lab members can expect from the DCL and what is expected of them.
The code promotes a culture of scientific excellence, integrity, teamwork, communication, personal responsibility, and mutual support. Its central message is that successful research emerges from ambitious goals combined with respect, trust, collaboration, and continuous personal development.
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