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.
​
PROJECT
SciFiMed, RPE Project, Complement in NMOSD
​
FUN FACT
In the morning at least two coffees are needed (three result in a coffee flash).
​
SUPERPOWER
ELISA development and antibody expertise
.jpg)
VERONIKA EHINGER
M.SC.
Project coordinator
After my M.Sc. (Cell Biology and Physiology) at the Goethe University in Frankfurt and the master thesis at the Eye Clinic in Mainz on the development of a porcine retinal explant model, I worked at the University Marburg as a research assistant (Molecular Cell Physiology, Prof. Bogdan) and project manager (3R-SMART, Dr. Linklater). I started my scientific project manager career in 2019 at the SPP2127 (JLU Gießen) and joined SciFiMed as a project coordinator and the Pauly laboratory in Marburg in 2021.
​
PROJECT
SciFiMed & lab organisation
​
FUN FACT
I really really try to remember things without writing them down – with little success. If you see me without my notebook, something is wrong!
Also, I have wild, movable lymphnodes.
​
SUPERPOWER
Juggling many projects in parallel without losing control.
Finding information on the internet – fast.
Baking brownies.
.jpg)
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.
​
PROJECT
SciFiMed - www.scifimed.eu
​
FUN FACT
I am still waiting for my Hogwarts letter!
​
SUPERPOWER
Mass Spectrometry, Multiplex Assays, Predictive Modelling
HANNAH WOLF
M.SC.
PhD Student
I studied Biology and specialised in experimental neuroscience at the University of Regensburg. My passion for Complement and NMOSD came to life during an internship and my master thesis at Prof. Pauly's lab. I worked on the characterisation of a retinal explant cultivation system and investigated the role of complement in NMOSD-IgG dependent retinal degeneration. I am very excited to continue my research in Marburg.
​
PROJECT
Complement in NMOSD
​
FUN FACT
I can lift very heavy people.
​
SUPERPOWER
Cell culture, RTCA, bead-based ELISA, Western Blot
​
.jpg)
JULIANE SCHIKORA
M.SC.
PhD 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.
​
PROJECT
RPE project
​
FUN FACT
As a child I wanted to be an astronaut.
​
SUPERPOWER
Cell culture, Immunocytochemistry, qPCR
.jpg)
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.
​
PROJECT
SciFiMed
​
FUN FACT
Want to be well read, but doesn't like to read. Prefers to learn by listening.
​
SUPERPOWER
Western Blot, Cell culture, getting things done
JASMIN BERGERT
B.Sc.
Master student
I completed my Bachelor's degree in Biology at the Philipps University of Marburg and am currently doing a Master's degree in molecular Neuroscience. Before that I was involved in the project "Complement in NMOSD". This research group has stayed with me ever since and I am really looking forward to writing my Master's thesis and learning new things!
​
PROJECT
SciFiMed
​
FUN FACT
I am the biggest tea lady and know everything about various types of tea. Also I’m apparently an easy target for seagulls.
​
SUPERPOWER
Western blot, microscopy, staying positive
ANTONIA NICKEL
B.Sc.
Master student
I studied 'Biology' at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen. Now I study 'Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience' at the Philipps-University in Marburg. Through several internships during my studies I could already get a first insight into the AG Pauly. During this time, I have been able to participate in projects, as well as establish the C3(H2O) ELISA. I am looking forward to starting my master thesis in the working group soon.
​
PROJECT
RPE project
​
FUN FACT
I love to see happy cows running and jumping.
​
SUPERPOWER
C3(H2O) ELISA development and good organizational 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.
​
PROJECT
All projects are my heart projects
​
FUN FACT
I only have two moods - either I'm super happy or I'm super angry
​
SUPERPOWER
Motivation, mood changes, good listener but I don't talk too much
ALUMNI
Former students of our lab
LEA FROMM, 8 week internship
MELANIE BIEKER, Research assistant
STELLA SCHAYAN-ARAGHI, MD student
LARISSA GÜMPELEIN, MD student
LUNA STUDER, 4 week internship
FLORIAN TONIGOLD, 6 week internship
PAULA STRECKENBACH, 6 week internship
KIMBERLY JANDEL, Research assistant
​
