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Ilka Diester

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Neurophysiologist. Full professor at the University of Freiburg. Interested in cognitive action control, neurotechnology and internal world models. Speaker of the center BrainLinks-BrainTools//IMBIT. https://www.optophysiology.uni-freiburg.de/

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Faculty of Biology - University of Freiburg @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social · Nov 14

The Faculty of Biology of the University of Freiburg is now on Bluesky. Follow our faculty members for the latest news and updates. go.bsky.app/SEf1J3F

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Jul 11

It was my pleasure to host the @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social at IMBIT! It was an important event to shape the future of biology at @uni-freiburg.de!

Faculty of Biology - University of Freiburg @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social · Jul 10

Many thanks to @ilka-diester.bsky.social for hosting us at IMBIT 🙏

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BrAInWorlds @brainworlds.bsky.social · Jun 24

In the next #BrAInWorldsJournalClub, Mona Garvert @mgarvert.bsky.social‬ will present the work of Margarida Sousa & Joseph J. Paton ‪@champalimaudr.bsky.social‬ (Nature, 2025): doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09089-6. 🧠 Join @ilka-diester.bsky.social & @mschoenauer.bsky.social for the discussion! 💡✨

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · May 15

Getting ready for the MSc Neuroscience Freiburg interviews: water bottle and coffee cup filled, notebook and questions in place - I’m looking forward to interviewing the next generation of neuroscientists! @uni-freiburg.de @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social www.mscneuro.uni-freiburg.de #neuroscience

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BrAInWorlds @brainworlds.bsky.social · May 13

BrAInWorlds is thrilled to welcome Wieland Brendel @wielandbrendel.bsky.social for an exclusive guest lecture in Freiburg on May 21! 🤖 Join @thomasbrox.bsky.social and @ilka-diester.bsky.social at IMBIT//BrainLinks-Braintools for the talk and thought-provoking discussions 💡#AI #KI #MachineLearning

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BrAInWorlds @brainworlds.bsky.social · Apr 25

In the next #BrAInWorldsJournalClub, Anika Löwe @anikaloewe.bsky.social will present the work of Jacob Bakermans @bakermansjjw.bsky.social & Tim Behrens @behrenstimb.bsky.social (2025): doi.org/10.1038/s41593-025-01908-3. Join @ilka-diester.bsky.social & @mschoenauer.bsky.social for the discussion!

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BrAInWorlds @brainworlds.bsky.social · Apr 11

BrAInWorlds is very excited to announce the Guest Lecture by Christopher Summerfield @summerfieldlab.bsky.social in Freiburg on April 30th! Join @ilka-diester.bsky.social and @mschoenauer.bsky.social at IMBIT//BrainLinks-Braintools for the talk and inspiring discussions 💡

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Apr 10

Engaging poster session at the IN-Code retreat. Thanks to our SAB members and all researchers of the CRC for their interest! All students did a great job presenting their projects. @mbartos.bsky.social @uni-freiburg.de @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Apr 10

Enjoying the IN-Code retreat organized by @mbartos.bsky.social in beautiful Potsdam. Great talks about the impact of interneurons on the neural code. @uni-freiburg.de @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social @uniklinik-fr.bsky.social #neuroscience #interneurons

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Apr 7

March 21st, 2025: Farewell and Birthday Party

https://www.optophysiology.uni-freiburg.de/news/march-21st-2025-farewell-and-birthday-party/

Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Apr 6

BrAInWorlds: Your Internal World Model Seen Through AI

https://www.optophysiology.uni-freiburg.de/news/brainworlds-your-internal-world-model-seen-through-ai/

Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Apr 6

New Article Published in SSRN

https://www.optophysiology.uni-freiburg.de/news/new-article-published-in-ssrn/

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 27

Fun lab dinner with a birthday celebration after an exciting day at the meeting of the @neurowissg.bsky.social #NWG2025 @for5159.bsky.social @uni-freiburg.de @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 27

Super interesting talks! Thanks to all the speakers of the symposium on PFC mechanisms of adaptive cognitive behaviours. You rocked the stage! #NWG202 @for5159.bsky.social

Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 26

Stellar presentation by Frank Bradke with a very impressive attendance!

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 26

🚀 Excited for #NWG2025? Join our @for5159.bsky.social Symposium S3 on Prefrontal Mechanisms of Adaptive Cognitive Behaviors at 2:30PM, Hall 104! From function to dysfunction, we dive into the PFC. 🔬 #Neuroscience #PFC @dfg.de @neurowissg.bsky.social @uni-freiburg.de @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social

Outstanding line up of speakers with Claudia Böhm, Zoe Jäckel, Victoria Puig, Paul Anastasiades, and Peter Uhlhass!

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 26

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 26

BrAInWorlds: Your Internal World Model Seen Through AI

https://www.optophysiology.uni-freiburg.de/news/brainworlds-your-internal-world-model-seen-through-ai/

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 25

Forgot to mention—this opportunity arises @uni-freiburg.de and @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social. The University of Freiburg is one of Germany’s top research institutions—nestled in the beautiful Black Forest! #NeuroJobs #NWG2025

Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 25

🌸 Spring in Freiburg – where cherry blossoms turn the city into a pink paradise! 🌿✨ Sunshine, blossoms, and the perfect vibes. Freiburg, the place to be! 🌞🌸 @uni-freiburg.de @biologyunifreiburg.bsky.social @brainworlds.bsky.social #SpringInFreiburg #CherryBlossoms

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 25

🚀 Exciting opportunities! My lab has several openings in neuroscience, focusing on prefrontal & motor cortex. Meet us at #NWG2025 (PFC Symposium S3, Wednesday 2:30PM, Hall 104 + posters T8-2B on Thursday, T24-5D on Saturday)! 👉 www.optophysiology.uni-freiburg.de/news/categor... #NeuroJobs

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 19

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BrAInWorlds @brainworlds.bsky.social · Mar 7

In the next #BrAInWorldsJournalClub, Julia Linke
@juliaolink.bsky.social sky.social will present the work of @arikahn.bsky.social n.bsky.social & @nathanieldaw.bsky.social aw.bsky.social (2025): doi.org/10.1038/s44271-024-00169-3. Join @ilka-diester.bsky.social & team for an inspiring discussion!

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Mar 5

Congrats to Zoe Jäckel on a successful PhD defense! 🎉 Zoe, you did a fantastic job presenting your work on how prefrontal cortex subareas orchestrate function. Huge thanks to the reviewers! We look forward to Zoe's talk at the NWG meeting on March 26! @neurowissg.bsky.social @uni-freiburg.de

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Ilka Diester @ilka-diester.bsky.social · Feb 20

🚀 Experience Your Internal World Model—And See It Through AI! 🧠🤖

How does your mind construct reality? How do your experiences shape your choices? At our event, you’ll see your world model in action—and make it visible with AI!

#BrainAwarenessWeek #BrainWeek #WorldModels @brainworlds.bsky.social