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Cell and molecular biologist at University Hospital Magdeburg who established long-term cholangiocyte organoid culture and validated its assays.

Germany
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At University Hospital Magdeburg, I isolated primary cholangiocytes from mouse liver and established a long-term 3D organoid culture. I optimised the matrix, medium and passaging strategy, and developed and validated ELISA, RT-qPCR, Western blot and immunofluorescence readouts for the model.

I used this platform to study bile acid receptor signalling in genetically modified mouse lines, including TGR5/GPBAR1. I planned experiments, analysed results statistically and presented findings, including a first-author oral presentation at UEG Week 2025.

I wrote the SOPs and work instructions used in my lab, maintained traceable records and trained three colleagues hands-on. I’m completing my PhD at Otto von Guericke University / University Hospital Magdeburg, with my dissertation defence expected in March 2027.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

UM

Doctoral Researcher

University Hospital Magdeburg

Jun 2022 - Jul 2026 (4 years 1 month)

Isolated primary cholangiocytes from mouse liver tissue and established them as a long-term 3D organoid culture. Developed and validated cell-based, molecular, and protein readouts including ELISA, RT-qPCR, Western blot, and immunofluorescence with quantitative image analysis.

SH

Clinical Placement

Shahid Chamran Hospital

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)

Worked in the operating theatre under defined protocols, focusing on sterile technique, patient safety, and careful documentation.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Otto von Guericke University logoOU

Otto von Guericke University

PhD (Dr. rer. nat.), Natural Sciences

2022 -

Activities and societies: DFG Research Training Group RTG 2408

PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Natural Sciences, in completion. Dissertation under review; defence expected in March 2027.

GM

Graduate Academy, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Certificate, Good Scientific Practice

2024 - 2024

Certificate in Good Scientific Practice.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin logoHB

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

FELASA B, Laboratory Animal Science

2022 - 2022

FELASA B – Laboratory Animal Science certificate.

DE

Deutschakademie Engel

Intensive German Language Training, German Language

2019 - 2021

Grade: ÖSD A2 Certificate

Intensive German Language Training, completed with ÖSD A2 Certificate in 2021.

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences logoSS

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

MSc, Medical Biotechnology

2015 - 2019

MSc in Medical Biotechnology.

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences logoSS

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

BSc, Anesthesiology

2009 - 2012

BSc in Anesthesiology.

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