Marlene Pühringer-Sturmayr
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented scientist with expertise in molecular and cellular biology, tissue engineering, and pre-clinical research. Demonstrates agility in thinking and problem-solving, quickly mastering new tools and workflows. Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and organizational levels, serving as a liaison between scientific, technical, and managerial stakeholders. Experienced in leading research projects, industry collaboration and supervision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PhD Candidate – Kidney Normothermic Machine Perfusion Research
Medical University of Innsbruck
05.2021 - Current
- Pre-clinical testing of a prototype device for Normothermic Kidney Machine Perfusion.
- Supervision of 6 diploma and 4 master's students
- Planning and execution of experiments, troubleshooting, data analysis, reporting, and manuscript preparation.
Quality & Supply Chain Trainee
Heylife Operations AG
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Supported project management, quality control, and product development.
Master Thesis Researcher
ETH Zürich & University Hospital Zürich
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Thesis: Towards Fabricating a 3D Skin Model using Electrospinning.
Research Assistant
Medical University of Vienna
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Supported laboratory research, in vivo experiments, data collection, and analysis.
Bachelor Thesis Researcher
Resch & Frisch Holding GmbH
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Thesis: Impact of beetroot extract on post-prandial blood sugar spikes.
Education
PhD - Molecular & Cellular Biology of Diseases
Medical University of Innsbruck
01-2026
MSc - Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Vienna
01.2019
BSc - Food Technology & Nutrition
University of Applied Sciences Wels
01.2016
Skills
- Laboratory: Pre-clinical testing, tissue engineering, cell culture, electrospinning, microscopy
- Project Management: Research project planning, coordination and execution, student supervision, industry collaboration
- Coursework on: Effective Visual Communication of Science, Team Leadership, Data Management, Intellectual Property
Certification
- Laboratory Animal Science (FELASA B equivalent), Medical University of Vienna (2018).
- Scanning Electron Microscopy 1 (2 ECTS), ETH Zürich (2019).
Languages
German (Native)
English (C1 – Advanced, CEFR)
Leadership & Teaching Experience
- - Teaching Assistant, ETH Zürich (2019).
- - Supervised diploma and master's students during PhD studies.
Personal Development
- Delivered talks and presented posters at scientific conferences.
- Extracurricular activities: Member of YLSA (Young Life Scientists Austria)
Timeline
PhD Candidate – Kidney Normothermic Machine Perfusion Research
Medical University of Innsbruck
05.2021 - Current
Quality & Supply Chain Trainee
Heylife Operations AG
01.2020 - 06.2020
Master Thesis Researcher
ETH Zürich & University Hospital Zürich
01.2019 - 09.2019
Research Assistant
Medical University of Vienna
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor Thesis Researcher
Resch & Frisch Holding GmbH
04.2016 - 06.2016
MSc - Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Vienna
BSc - Food Technology & Nutrition
University of Applied Sciences Wels
PhD - Molecular & Cellular Biology of Diseases
Medical University of Innsbruck
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