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"I studied classical chemistry, completed additional internships at the Institute of Biochemistry in Würzburg and was thus able to complete my diploma and PhD thesis in this field of chemistry. Based on my experiences that I could gather as a researcher at immatics biotechnologies GmbH in Germany and abroad, I can easily identify suitable partners from companies or institutions in an international context in order to initiate potential collaborations. Since 2011, I have been involved in various EU projects at BioRegio STERN Management GmbH and am now responsible as a project manager for the Interreg NWE project Boost4Health, launched in April 2016, to support and promote the economic development of regional and transnational SMEs. Through my numerous contacts with other European networks, I am also the initiator and contact for further diverse cooperation in neighboring European countries."

“Throughout my time as a doctoral student and post-doctoral researcher, it was always the interface between basic and applied research in the field of conventional biotechnology and molecular biology that fascinated me most. For instance, my doctoral work dealt with plant viruses that were integrated into hybrid materials as innovative self-assembling nanodevices. For the project planning and implementation of this, I worked in an interdisciplinary team of chemists and physicists. My post-doctorate work also focussed on cooperation with various regional and international partners. In addition, I continued training in the GMP-regulated environment, which means I have an excellent grasp of the standard guidelines and tools involved in quality and project management. I started working at BioRegio STERN Management GmbH as a project manager in October 2018, where I assist the team in implementing EU development projects. What I find particularly interesting in this context is the EU-wide networking of SMEs from the life sciences sector and the development of new technologies.”

"By participating at the trinational study course of the École supérieure de Biotechnologie de Strasbourg, I was able to gain first international study experience. After graduating with a diploma thesis in the area of Virology and Gene Therapy at the University of Michigan, I developed a DNA microarray for rapid antibiotic resistance detection during my doctorate at the Institute of Technical Biochemistry in Stuttgart. The following ten years I worked in the product and marketing management in the field of diagnostics at Greiner Bio-One GmbH, which produces multiplex analytical methods for use in food safety, human diagnostics and product safety in the pharmaceutical industry. Starting January 2017 at the BioRegio STERN Management GmbH, I will use my international experience in the development, application and marketing of biotechnological methods to network, attend and support companies in the medtech and biotech industry in the region. As project manager I support the regional companies’ prospects for automated applications and the development of new products."

After completing my Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences and my Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Product Development at Reutlingen University, I dedicated myself intensively to the research and development of innovative materials. My focus was on the development of antibacterial surfaces and the integration of smart technologies in textile applications. In my career to date, I have been involved in interdisciplinary projects and have been able to successfully contribute my expertise in experiment planning, physicochemical analyses and the presentation of research results. To further expand my knowledge in the areas of ‘Good Clinical Practice’ (GCP), ‘Good Manufacturing Practice’ (GCP) and ‘Quality Management in the Medical Device Industry’, I completed further training as a Life Science Manager. This qualification gave me a broad range of skills, including strategic planning, innovation management and regulatory requirements in the life science industry. At BioRegio STERN, I will support the development and implementation of the AIM platform and participate in ZIM networks.

"I completed my Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz. In my Bachelor's thesis, I dealt with topics from molecular developmental genetics. For my subsequent Master of Science in Technical Biology, I moved to the University of Stuttgart. Parallel to my Master's degree, I gained my first professional experience at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA), where I worked on the development of equipment for a new cell isolation method. After my master's thesis in this working group, I joined BioRegio STERN as a technology transfer manager in December 2023. Here I support the transfer of ideas and help as a contact person for questions in the field of life sciences. I would also like to improve networking between companies from different areas and supervise the Science2Start ideas competition."

After completing my Bachelor's degree in Media and Information Management, I decided to continue my studies in the life sciences. I completed my Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Hohenheim and wrote my Bachelor's thesis at Charité Berlin in the endocrinology outpatient clinic. At the same time, I gained practical experience as a working student at the Robert Bosch Stiftung in the field of health. I completed my academic career with a Master of Science in Nutritional Medicine. I was able to gain experience in medical management as a working student at Wörwag Pharma. I completed my project and final thesis at the University Hospital of Tübingen, where I worked on both a clinical and a scientific project. Since September 2024, I have been working at BioRegio STERN as a project and technology transfer manager. Here I support a regional sustainability program in the healthcare sector and initiate technology transfer between companies and science.

"After my training as a hotel specialist, I was able to accumulate several years of experience in the superior hotel industry in the field of personnel and organization nationally and abroad. Afterwards, I worked for an IT company for 17 years as an assistant to finance and personnel management. Since January 2017, I have been with BioRegio STERN Management GmbH, where I am also responsible for personnel and finance. I am working with my colleagues in the field of project management to carry out the billing of various projects, also in the European environment. I also work with the management of BioRegio STERN Management GmbH in all personnel and finance issues."

“I completed my degree in Marketing and Media Management with a specialization in product and customer management at Heilbronn University. During my studies, I gained professional experience in the field of e-commerce, working specifically in digital marketing, content management and campaign planning. I also carried out my own practical projects in the area of trade fairs and events in connection with my bachelor's thesis. I have been responsible for marketing at BioRegio STERN since November 2022. In addition to managing the content on our digital channels, I am responsible for conceptual marketing planning and support the organization and implementation of our events.”

After studying jazz at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Stuttgart, I worked for several years as a freelance musician and event manager. During this time I founded several companies, festivals and music events, which I still manage today. I have been working as a team assistant at BioRegio STERN Management GmbH since May 2022. Here I support the team in organizational matters of all kinds and am available as an internal and external contact person to ensure that work at and with BioRegio STERN Management GmbH runs as smoothly as possible.

"After my studies in German philology and policy at the Universities of Konstanz and Stuttgart, I started to work as a research assistant at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO in Stuttgart. My interest in the communications industry took me two years later to the advertising and PR agency Publix in Stuttgart. In 1994, I joined the newly founded agency Zeeb Kommunikation Public Relations and Advertising GmbH, where I still work today as Deputy Managing Director. Since April 2004 and with ever-growing enthusiasm for the life sciences I support the publicity of BioRegio STERN Management GmbH contributing ideas, concepts and texts."