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What I offer

In my research group at the Center for Pathobiochemistry and Genetics, we focus primarily on the basic mechanisms of tumor-induced immunosuppression mediated by myeloid cells. Our work is situated in the preclinical field, utilizing cell culture systems and mouse models, with the overarching goal of translating our findings into clinically relevant contexts.

I bring many years of experience in basic biomedical research. I completed my PhD at the Max Perutz Labs in Vienna, followed by three years as a postdoctoral researcher in Hamburg. Since 2018, I have been working as a senior postdoc and group leader at the Center for Pathobiochemistry and Genetics at the Medical University of Vienna.

As a mentor, my vision is to offer guidance and support to diploma and doctoral students—not only in navigating everyday challenges in the lab, but also in approaching broader strategic decisions. This includes assistance with experimental planning, problem-solving in the lab, preparation for oral and poster presentations, as well as strategies for efficient time management. If needed, I would also offer that mentees could join the lab for specific experiments or technical advice.

In an ideal scenario, I hope to foster an environment where you enjoy doing science, look forward to coming to work, maintain a healthy work-life balance, and steadily advance in your thesis project.

I’m open to discussing and working on any topics that matter to you!

I offer also the topic "Studying with a child".

What I expect from the students

As a mentor, I value and expect an open-minded, honest, and proactive attitude. I encourage you to speak openly about your challenges—whether academic, personal, or strategic—so that we can work together to engage with these topics as productively and constructively as possible.

I understand mentoring as a highly communicative, discussion-based, and bidirectional process that fosters mutual learning, personal growth, and confidence-building. It is not a one-way street, but rather a dynamic exchange in which both mentor and mentee contribute and benefit.

We meet as colleagues, each of us facing our own set of challenges and opportunities. Our shared goal is to grow, improve, and evolve—both as scientists and as human beings.

Time constraints for meetings

We will meet 6 times per year for 1.5 - 2 hours each and cover primarily topics that you feel are the most important things you want to discuss.

As a first meeting point, I would suggest a Seminar room at the Center for Pathobiochemistry and Genetics (quiet, safe space). Further meeting points are optional.

What else I would like to say

Communication via email

First meeting will be October 2025