Research project
I study small ribozymes found in bacteriophages to uncover both their biological roles and the chemistry behind how they function. By combining classic biochemical approaches with cutting-edge tools—such as radioactive labeling with P-32 and single-molecule FRET – I aim to reveal how these tiny catalytic RNAs shape phage biology and broaden our understanding of RNA-based catalysis.
Behind the Lab Coat: My Inspirations and Passions
Year you joined the Sigel Lab: 2025
Favorite molecule: Theobromine
Scientist hero: Rosalind Franklin
Favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or place in Zurich: Letten in summer, any Cafe in winter
If I could visit anywhere, I would go to: Bhutan
Class or teacher that changed my life/inspired me: High school biology teacher
Outside of the lab, I enjoy hiking on the weekends, swimming in the Limmat, and reading a good book.
Education
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2025 – present |
Doctorate in Chemical and Molecular Sciences Supervisor: Prof. Roland K. O. Sigel, Susann Zelger-Paulus |
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2022 – 2025 |
Master of Science in Life Science Thesis : "Elucidating Ligand Specificity – Characterization and University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany |
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2018 – 2021 |
Bachelor of Science in Life Science Thesis: "Generation of SP6 RNA Polymerase Mutants – Expanding the Scope of in vitro Transcription" University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany |
Additional Professional Experience
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10/2023 – 03/2024 |
Intern Quality Control (Bioanalytics), Vetter-Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Ravensburg, Germany |
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11/2021 – 02/2022 |
Tutor for first semester chemistry students, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany |
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11/2022 – 02/2023 11/2021 – 02/2022 |
Tutor for biology students, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany |