Since Oct 2002 University of Kassel Reading for a diploma degree in Biology to be completed in 2007 Emphasis on: Genetics, Cell Biology and Biochemistry Passed the “Vordiplom” (Bachelor equivalent) in 2004 Link Sep 1996 – Jun 2001 Archenhold Gymnasium Berlin/Germany German Abitur (A-Level equivalent) Special emphasis on: Biology, Geography, German and Art

05 - 07 / 2006 University of Stockholm, Department of Molecular Biology & Functional Genomics A three month research internship abroad focusing on Insect physiology and innate immunity Link 01 - 03 / 2005 Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Institute for Pharmacology A two month research internship focusing on the analysis of Vasopressin receptor (V2R) mutants Link Feb 2005 Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) Special practical work experience on Cytogenesis in Gatersleben Link May – Juni 2002 Alfred – Wegener – Institut for Polar & Marine Research A two-month research internship focusing on the analysis of Siberian soil samples from Siberia Link

Languages Fluent in speech in English and German (mother tongue) Medium-level knowledge of Spanish Molecular Biology techniques See separate listing Software Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Macromedia Flash Interests Sports (snowboarding, volleyball, diving)), literature, travelling (e.g. Israel, Egypt, Mexico, South East Asia) Miscellaneous European Driving Licence PADI Open Water Divers Licence