WHO ARE WE?
DIANA PAULY
PROF. DR. RER. NAT.
Immunologist by training
Research manager and mentor by duty
I studied humanbiology at the University in Greifswald. For my PhD and first postDoc years I enjoyed Berlin and joined the research community at the Robert Koch-Insitute. I got in touch with experimental ophthalmology during my time at the university of Regenburg.
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PROJECT
SciFiMed, RPE Project, Complement in NMOSD
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FUN FACT
In the morning at least two coffees are needed (three result in a coffee flash).
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SUPERPOWER
ELISA development and antibody expertise
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PRATITI BANERJEE
PHD
Post-Doctoral Researcher
I did my B.Sc. in Biotechnology from University of Burdwan, India and have a M.Sc in Medical Biotechnology from School of Tropical Medicine, India. I received my doctoral degree from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India where I worked to develop a biomarker based predictive model for early detection of degeneration in Multiple Sclerosis.
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PROJECT
SciFiMed - www.scifimed.eu
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FUN FACT
I am still waiting for my Hogwarts letter!
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SUPERPOWER
Mass Spectrometry, Multiplex Assays, Predictive Modelling
JULIANE SCHIKORA
M.SC.
Doctoral student
I studied Molecular Medicine at the University of Regensburg and got in touch with ophthalmology while working on age-related macular degeneration during my bachelor studies. Especially the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) caught my interest, so I happily took the opportunity to work in Prof. Pauly’s lab. In my current project I research the maturation of the RPE and the role of the complement system in this process.
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PROJECT
RPE project
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FUN FACT
As a child I wanted to be an astronaut.
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SUPERPOWER
Cell culture, Immunocytochemistry, qPCR
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AARON DORT
Biological technical assistant
I made my abitur with focus on biotechnology in Gießen. Afterwards I completed my professional education as BTA at the Adolf-Reichwein school in Marburg. Then I started working in the molecular oncology (IMO) at the Philipp-University of Marburg since I joined the Pauly laboratory as technical assistance in the SciFiMed-project.
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PROJECT
SciFiMed
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FUN FACT
Want to be well read, but doesn't like to read. Prefers to learn by listening.
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SUPERPOWER
Western Blot, Cell culture, getting things done
HAMED RAHIMI
M.Sc.
Project scientist
I completed my Master's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a focus on microbial biochemistry in microbiology in Marburg. During my Master's thesis, I developed a strong interest in immunological processes.
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PROJECT
SciFiMed
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FUN FACT
when I’m exhausted I laugh
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SUPERPOWER
perceptive ability, swiftly identifies complex connections, communication skills
KNOPPERS
Technical Emotional Assistant
As soon as I heard that the group needed some support to motivate people after failed experiments and other mishaps or to celebrate with everyone in happy times I came to Marburg. I live in the office and sometimes visit the labs.
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PROJECT
All projects are my heart projects
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FUN FACT
I only have two moods - either I'm super happy or I'm super angry
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SUPERPOWER
Motivation, mood changes, good listener but I don't talk too much
ALUMNI
Former lab members
2024
VERONIKA EHINGER, science coordinator
ANTONIA NICKEL, Master thesis & internships
JASMIN BERGERT, Master thesis & internships
HANNAH WOLF, Doctoral student
SOPHIE SCHWITZGÖBEL, 6 week internship
JENNY SCHNABELMAIER, 8 week internship
KIMBERLY JANDEL, Research assistant
PAULA STRECKENBACH, 6 week internship
2023
FLORIAN TONIGOLD, 6 week internship
LUNA STUDER, 4 week internship
2022
LARISSA GÜMPELEIN, MD student
STELLA SCHAYAN-ARAGHI, MD student
MELANIE BIEKER, Research assistant
LEA FROMM, 8 week internship​
