Clara Tepohl
PhD Student
Fitzpatrick LabClara
Tepohl started
her PhD in the Fitzpatrick Lab in August 2018. Using optical techniques her
research focuses on the synaptic basis of binocular convergence and its
development in the ferret visual cortex.
Bio
Outside of research, Clara’s activities
include:
2019/20: External
PhD student representative of MPFI for the Max Planck Society PhDnet
2019/20: NWiS
(Network for Women in Science) MPFI Head of Event Committee
Since 2018: IMPRS
Brain and Behavior (Doctoral program), Student representative
2016/17: IMPRS
Neuroscience (Master’s program), Vice student representative
Clara is also engaged in many outreach events
and enjoy volunteering and telling children and adults about science and in
particular the brain.
Education
- M.Sc. in Neuroscience, University of Goettingen, Germany,
- B.Sc. in Physics, University of Heidelberg, Germany