Leena Ivancic
Augsburg
Summary
Passionate and hardworking student seeking a Research Assistant position in the field of Neurosciences. Possessing a strong background in biomedical sciences with extensive practical experiences. Excellent observational, organizational, and communication skills. Eager to take on additional responsibilities to help achieve collective goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Erasmus+ Internship, Bachelor's Thesis
Dr. Olli Pietiläinen, Neuroscience Center
2024.05 - 2024.09
- Topic: Genetics of neuropsychiatric diseases, Influence of a rare mutation in the INTS6 gene on gene expression regulation by premature RNA Pol II pausing
- Cell culture (Handling of iPSC and differentiation into neurons using Ngn2 induction)
- Protein extraction, quantification and karyotyping
- Western Blots and qPCR
- Conducted thorough experiments following established protocols while accurately documenting results for future reference.
- Developed strong problem-solving skills through troubleshooting experimental challenges as they arose during the research process.
Student Assistant
Prof. Dr. Silke Härteis
2023.01 - 2024.04
- Worked with the CAM Model as an in vivo tumor model
- Performed routine histological tasks (dehydration, paraffin embedding, cutting and staining tissues)
- Analyzed CT scans of renal cysts in the CAM model independently
- Grasped the basics of cell culture
- Planned and executed dPCR experiments
- Extracted RNA and DNA
- Assisted in the completion of research projects, conducting literature reviews and gathering relevant information.
- Developed research protocols and procedures to produce accurate results.
Internship Via RISE Worldwide Scholarship
Dr. Erika Gyengesi
2023.08 - 2023.10
- Topic: Effect of Curcumin on Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease using the Interleukin-6 mice Model
- Prepared histological samples (collected brains, sectioned the tissue and stained immunohistochemically )
- Collected data using Stereo Investigator from MBF Bioscience (sterological cell counting) and Neurolucida 360 (single cell reconstructions)
- Confocal Microscopy
- Participated in weekly meetings with mentors and colleagues, sharing insights from various learning experiences throughout the internship program.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Medicine
University of Regensburg
Regensburg, Germany10.2024
Laboratory Animal Course (according To 2010/63/EU) -
Central Animal Laboratories
Regensburg, Germany04.2024
General Higher Qualification For University Entran -
Gymnasium Maria Stern
Augsburg, Germany06.2021
Skills
- IPSC culture and neuronal differentiation
- RNA and DNA Extraction, qPCR and dPCR
- Protein extraction and Western Blots
- Histology and Immunohistochemistry
Languages
German
Native language
Englisch
Advanced
C1
Französisch
Intermediate
B1
Finnisch
Elementary
A2
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 18/01/2003
- Nationality: deutsch
Timeline
Erasmus+ Internship, Bachelor's Thesis
Dr. Olli Pietiläinen, Neuroscience Center
2024.05 - 2024.09
Internship Via RISE Worldwide Scholarship
Dr. Erika Gyengesi
2023.08 - 2023.10
Student Assistant
Prof. Dr. Silke Härteis
2023.01 - 2024.04
Bachelor of Science - Molecular Medicine
University of Regensburg
Laboratory Animal Course (according To 2010/63/EU) -
Central Animal Laboratories
General Higher Qualification For University Entran -
Gymnasium Maria Stern
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