Institute for Infection Prevention and Control

Tanja Gainey-Schleicher - Laboratory manager

tanja.gainey-schleicher@uniklinik-freiburg.de
+49761-270-82470

Role description:

Tanja holds a master degree in biology and is the main pillar for efficient functioning in our research group.  She trains and mentors students and lab staff as well as enforcing standard and safety regulations for sample handling. She manages group coordination within Uniklinik research groups and our external research collaborators.

She also oversees the smooth operation in the laboratory, handling tasks like staff scheduling and safety protocols. She is maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment. Her responsibilities include employee and student supervision, supply management and documentation.

Tanja is also heavily involved in teaching master students of Molecular Medicine, in their offered module Exosome and Tumour Biology.

Sophie Krüger (MTA) - Laboratory technician

sophie.krueger@uniklinik-freiburg.de

+49761-270-83080

Role description:

Sophie has completed her apprenticeship as a Medical-Technical Assistant (MTA) and is a vital part of our laboratory's organizational and scientific support team. She oversees the quality control of cell lines and biomarker expression using techniques such as Flow Cytometry, Western Blot, and Dot Blot. In addition to maintaining a productive laboratory environment, Sophie plays a crucial role in training new staff and providing comprehensive support to the entire team with her extensive knowledge. She also manages the ordering and organization of all reagents in the lab, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Bence Melykuti - Bioinformatician

bence.melykuti@uniklinik-freiburg.de

+49761-270-83080

Role description:

Bence holds a doctorate in applied mathematics from the University of Oxford and has many years of research experience in data science and mathematics. As a Bioinformatician/Data Analyst, Bence works in a clinical/research setting, playing a pivotal role in our scientific projects. He implements and supports data visualization within Galaxy, one of the most popular and well-established data analysis platforms for life sciences. Furthermore he processes and analyzes biological data, including DNA sequences, gene expression profiles, and proteomics data. He conducts statistical analysis to identify patterns, correlations, and significant differences in biological data, and he visualizes complex biological data, facilitating communication within the research group and with collaboration partners.