Alex

Analytical molecular biologist with solid experience in translational research and molecular genetic diagnostics. Primary research focus on immunology, genetics and neurotoxicology. Methodological expertise in handling human tissue and cell cultures, as well as next-generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatic data analysis.

Professional experience in both clinical and academic research environments, including experimental design and method development. Experienced in academic teaching and scientific writing. Structured, solution-oriented and team-focused working style

Molecular Biologist at Pathology Institute, St. Gallen Kantonsspital (2023-07 – 2024-07)

• Isolation of DNA/RNA from human blood and tissue
• Preparation and quantification of NGS-libraries
• NGS-data analysis and oncological variant classification (WHO-standards)
• Maintenance and structuring internal database

Technical Assistant at Leist group for in-vitro toxicology, University of Konstanz (2024-08 – 2025-10)

• Cultivation and differentiation of pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs, astrocytes, NCCs, peripheral neurons)
• Toxicological assays
• Lab-organization and protocol-optimization
• Establishing new methods and experimental planning

M. Sc. in Biological Sciences – University of Konstanz/PKZI Mainz (2019-10 – 2023-03)

B. Sc. in Biological Sciences – University of Konstanz (2015-10 – 2019-09)