Research interest

Generally speaking, I am interested in Systems Biology, pattern formation and the evolution of life. In my current project I focus on mathematical modeling of cell signaling, in particular the Wnt signaling pathway and its role in neuronal differentiation.

To analyze the mathematical models, I use methods from dynamical systems theory. Furthermore, I apply new analytical tools and concepts such as generalized modeling and sloppy parameter sensitivities.

Academic background

summer 2009       Research Internship at the Sethna Group - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
2007-present       PhD student in Systems Biology (Prof. O. Wolkenhauer) - University of Rostock
2007                    Dipl. Phys. (comparable to a Masters degree in physics)

                            Theoretical Physics/ Complex Systems (Prof. U. Feudel), ICBM,

                            University of Oldenburg
2002-2003           Courses in the masters program of the Department of Physics, University of Liverpool
1999-2007           Student of Physics –  Carl-von-Ossietzly University of Oldenburg 

1999                    Abitur (University Entrance Qualification) –  Käthe-Kollwitz-Gymnasium, Wilhelmshaven

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