KATHARINA SCHWARZ, MSc
Summary
Dedicated biotechnologist driven by curiosity and a desire to make a difference in research. My academic journey introduced me to epigenetics, stem cell research, and immunology, providing a versatile skill set. I thrive on challenges, enjoy planning experiments, love to expand my knowledge, and constantly seek solutions. Moreover, I appreciate sharing project insights with colleagues to discover innovative approaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Student
University Clinic Of Dentistry, Medical University
01.2024 - Current
- Department: Competence Center for Periodontal Research
- PhD thesis project titel: Immunomodulation of dental-derived mesenchymal stem/ stromal cells in a 3D model
Graduate Research Assistant (Master's Thesis)
University Clinic Of Dentistry, Medical University
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Department: Competence Centre Periodontal Research
- Cell isolation ((CD146+/-) hPDLSCs, CD4+ T cells)
- Cell cultivation (hPDLSC, CD4+ T cells, HUVEC, THP-1)
- Analysis (flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA, multiplexing)
- Statistical analysis (FCS Express, Excel, SPSS)
- Training of dental diploma students
- Writing of Master thesis: Differences in the immunosuppressive effects of human periodontal ligament derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells on CD4+ T cells depend on CD146 expression levels
Biologist for PCR-COVID Laboratory
Lifebrain PCR-COVID-19-laboratory
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Extracting RNA
- Performing qPCR
- Validating results
- Working with GLIMS software
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Bachelor's thesis)
Medical University of Vienna, Centre for Anatomy and Cell Biology
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Cell cultivation (NHEK/SVTERT3-5)
- Analysis (Western Blot, IHC, PCR)
- Writing of Bachelor thesis: The regulatory role of class 1 histone deacetylases in human keratinocytes
Education
Master of Science in Natural Sciences (MSc) - Molecular Biotechnology
University of Applied Life Sciences, FH Campus Wien
Vienna12.2023
Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences (BSc) - Molecular Biotechnology
University of Applied Life Sciences, FH Campus Wien
Vienna08.2020
Matura (Secondary School Graduation) -
BG, BRG, BORG Polgarstraße 22
1220 Vienna, Austria07.2017
Skills
- Lab Work
- Organizational skills
- Experimental Design
- Academic Writing
- Academic Presentations
- Statistical software proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Advising students
References
- Assoc.Prof. Priv.Doz. Dr. Oleh Andrukhov, oleh.andrukhov@meduniwien.ac.at
- Priv.-Doz. Christian Behm, PhD, christian.behm@meduniwien.ac.at
- Bernhard Woldrich, MSc, +43 664 75041489
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
Hobbies
- In my spare time you can find me in nature playing with my energetic dog
- After a stressful day I de-stress by working out at the fitness centre
- Cooking or baking while listening to music or my favourite true crime podcast brings me joy
Timeline
PhD Student
University Clinic Of Dentistry, Medical University
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant (Master's Thesis)
University Clinic Of Dentistry, Medical University
02.2022 - 03.2023
Biologist for PCR-COVID Laboratory
Lifebrain PCR-COVID-19-laboratory
12.2020 - 01.2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Bachelor's thesis)
Medical University of Vienna, Centre for Anatomy and Cell Biology
01.2020 - 05.2020
Master of Science in Natural Sciences (MSc) - Molecular Biotechnology
University of Applied Life Sciences, FH Campus Wien
Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences (BSc) - Molecular Biotechnology
University of Applied Life Sciences, FH Campus Wien
Matura (Secondary School Graduation) -
BG, BRG, BORG Polgarstraße 22
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