Meet the CRC 1530 Grad Representatives
Are you a PhD/MD student and facing hurdles in your PhD project? Have you encountered problems that you aren’t able to discuss with either your PI or fellow lab members at this particular time? Perhaps you have been thinking about obtaining an ‘outside’ perspective on a specific problem? – Our graduate representatives are happy to offer support along the way, whether it’s related to a specific issue or, generally, to milestones you have initially set for your project.
Contact them via Sfb1530-graduate-representatives[at]uni-koeln.de or on Slack.
PhD student, Annibaldi Lab, CMMC Cologne
“My academic journey plunged me into the intricate world of biological pathways and cancer research – an experience for which I am ever grateful. As an international student, I find myself at the nexus of science and culture. Therefore, beyond my academic pursuits, I envision a vibrant community where every voice is heard, and every contribution valued, thereby enriching not only our academic journey but also our shared human experience.”
PhD student, García-Sáez Lab, Uni Cologne
“During my studies of Physics I became increasingly interested in Biology which is why I am now a PhD student in Ana Garcia-Saez lab that does extensive research on Molecular Cell Biophysics of a variety of different cell deaths. In my project I am doing research on B-cell lymphoma in the context of apoptosis. Aspiring that my work may lead to uncovering nature’s principles or even have an impact on our understanding of diseases drives me and keeps me motivated.”
PhD Student, Peltzer/Pallasch Lab, Uni Cologne
More info coming soon.
PhD Student, Küppers Lab, Institut für Zellbiologie (Tumorforschung), Essen
“Before joining the lymphoma field, I completed my BSc and MSc in Chemical Biology in Dortmund with a main interest in medicinal chemistry, structural biology and biochemistry. I am currently working on my PhD in the Lab of Ralf Küppers in Essen (Project C01). There I am trying to elucidate the inter- and intratumoral heterogeneity of classical Hodgkin lymphoma and the mechanisms behind the frequent occurrence of multinucleated Hodgkin and Reed-Sternberg tumor cells. Techniques used in this project include most prominently single cell RNA-Seq, CITE-Seq, FACS, cell culture, western blot and shRNA.
It is a privilege to work in a highly challenging and fascinating field that allows us to make a direct or indirect difference to the lives of real people. It sometimes feels quite daunting, but in the end it is also pretty cool.
Outside of the lab, I enjoy hiking, reading comics, playing D&D with friends, and anything else that gives me a creative outlet. I am also a first-time parent, so that takes up a lot of my time these days.
In short, I try to be the best scientist I can be and contribute something, while maintaining a functional work-life balance.”
Postdoctoral researcher, Oellerich Lab, Uni Frankfurt
More info coming soon.