Our lab investigates the folding and stability of proteins in the living cell. Protein stability has important implications for the development of protein-based drugs and biotechnological applications and is affected in a variety of human diseases such as cystic fibrosis or Alzheimer's disease. We've recently developed a bacterial system that will allow researchers to easily identify stabilized variants of proteins, helping to understand how protein function and stability are maintained in the human body.
My daily work involves running and planning experiments, documenting scientific data, keeping up with the scientific literature and supervising students. We often have group or departmental meetings to discuss scientific problems. My job also includes publishing my research results in form of papers in scientific journals, and presenting them at scientific meeting in form of talks and poster presentations. Occasionally, I write grant or fellowship applications.
| Job Title: |
Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Company: |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute |
| College: |
University of Muenster, Ph.D., M.Sc. Biotechnology Major, Physical Chemistry, Business Administration (minors), Muenster, Germany
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| High School: |
Gymnasium an der Schweizer Allee, Dortmund, Germany
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| Lives In: |
Ann Arbor |