Experience

BioMed X Institute

• Germany
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  In our research project that is funded by Merck I am developing a novel in-vitro model using organoid and organ-on-a-chip technology. We want to understand the connection of the intestine in the development of autoimmune diseases. Expertise highlights: - processing of whole organ transplants - cell isolation from primary, fresh or frozen tissue - organoid generation from all different intestinal regions - organoid manipulation to fit assay requirements - assay design and establishment to study intestinal epithelial barrier - physiological and disease specific pathophysiological modeling - analysis and interpretation of complex RNA sequencing data from divers patient population - preparation of single-cell RNA sequencing libraries Chairing the Special Interest Group of Career Development where we are organizing presentations and workshops. We are providing some guidance to the next career steps of our colleagues. Design of our group logo and several scientific figures: Show less



Thora Njord

• Hannover

• Designer

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  In 2018 I have founded my label Thora Njord. In my webshop and on local markets I sell accessories that I design, produce and market myself. Some of the products are upcycling projects and all focus on the reconnection to nature. www.thora-njord.de In 2018 I have founded my label Thora Njord. In my webshop and on local markets I sell accessories that I design, produce and market myself. Some of the products are upcycling projects and all focus on the reconnection to nature. www.thora-njord.de



Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

• Germany
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Researcher

  • Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  During this project I worked on the characterization and functional analysis of the organoid differentiation model I established during my PhD project. In addition, I was part of an collaborative project with interdisciplinary focus.

• PhD Candidate

  • Oct 2016 - Jun 2020

  In my PhD project I have established an intestinal 3D culture (organoids) in our lab. I have introduced, modified and improved known protocols to grow organoids in defined differentiation stages. The success of the differentiation was confirmed using marker gene expression analysis, histologic stainings and immunhistochemistry. Furthermore the cultures were used to study ion transporters in the different intestinal cell types e.g. by a swelling assay. Furthermore monolayer cultures of the organoids on different permeable supports were established to measure ion transport using Ussing chamber techniques and microfluorometry. Show less



Erasmus MC

• Rotterdam, Netherlands

• Visiting PhD Student

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Technical training to learn 3D primary cell culture and physiological techniques (Ussing chamber). During this visit I have successfully established a liver organoid protocol. I am still in contact with this group to further improve the protocol in both our labs. Technical training to learn 3D primary cell culture and physiological techniques (Ussing chamber). During this visit I have successfully established a liver organoid protocol. I am still in contact with this group to further improve the protocol in both our labs.



Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

• Jena, Germany

• Language Teacher

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  During my master studies I was teaching Norwegian at B1 level at the university language center. During my master studies I was teaching Norwegian at B1 level at the university language center.



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• Kristiansund, Norway

• Au-pair

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  I was taking care of two children in the age of 1 and 4 years in a South-African family. I had additional tasks like cooking, cleaning and shopping. I was attending a Norwegian language day-course 2-3 times a week. I was taking care of two children in the age of 1 and 4 years in a South-African family. I had additional tasks like cooking, cleaning and shopping. I was attending a Norwegian language day-course 2-3 times a week.