Ap. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Lilli Winter
Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology
Basic Science, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Neurology
Position: Principal investigator/group leader, Cell Biology
Research focus: Rare neuromuscular disorders; molecular (patho-) mechanisms in myopathies and cardiomyopathies; role of structural proteins in normal and diseased muscle and heart;
Group size: 5
Contact: lilli.winter@meduniwien.ac.at
What I offer
As a molecular cell biologist, I would like to give interested students the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into translational and basic research, discuss research topics and possibilities for a scientific career (academic as well as companies). The topics will be determined by the group in the first session and can be adapted to your wishes during the process. Information regarding PhD studies, career planning at the MedUni (habilitation, IKV), research stays abroad, preparation of applications, funding landscape (national/international), compatibility of work and family, work-life balance, etc. is available depending on the interests of the group.
What I expect from the students
· Enthusiasm and interest in scientific research, initiative, curiosity
· Active collaboration and a high level of willingness to interact in the group
· Commitment and dedication
· Respectful interaction and open communication within the group
· Confidentiality of the topics of discussion
Time constraints for meetings
Meetings by arrangement, approximately once a month for the mentoring group (6-10 meetings, 1.5 hrs). 1:1 meetings per request. Time and place are variable, preferably as lunchbreak or in the afternoon at Währingerstrasse 13.
What else I would like to say
Scientific research is a lot of fun! I would be delighted to be able to share this fascination with students who are interested in science. Exciting questions, little routine in the laboratory, always new challenges to solve... a scientific/academic career is challenging, but also exciting and enriching! As a molecular cell biologist, I research the underlying molecular mechanisms of rare diseases (such as various forms of muscular dystrophy) and try to develop options for future therapies. I give interested students an insight into everyday scientific laboratory life and am happy to share my experiences from cell culture to animal models to preclinical research. As a mother of two (my son is four, my daughter eight years old), I also know the challenge of balancing family and scientific career. I also like to share professional experience from my stay abroad or in the non-academic sector with my mentees. My goal for the mentoring program is to support students on their personal path!