Sebastian Jähne
EDUCATION
College / University
University College Dublin (UCD)
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Major Subjects
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Country
Germany
Lab Experience
Basic techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology, cell culture techniques, various PCR methods, ELISA, basics of FACS, protein purification using IMAC, bacterial transformations, site directed mutagenesis, subcellular fractionation of rat brain, radioactively labeled serotonin uptake and release assays, western blotting.
Projects / Research
- Oct 2012 - Mar 2013: Detection and Functional Characterisation of the Plasma Membrane Serotonin Transporter on Synaptic Vesicles. Bachelor thesis, Dr. Jana Haase, UCD Conway Institute
- Jun - Aug 2012: Mutagenesis of Serpin B3 reactive centre loop to generate improved inhibitors of cathepsin k and parasitic cysteine proteases. Dr. Margaret Worrall, UCD Conway Institute
Scholarships / Awards
| 2013 – 2014: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
| 2011 – 2012: | Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Stage 4 Scholarship for top grades |
| 2010 – 2011: | Biochemistry Stage 3 Scholarship for best grades, Genetics Stage 3 Scholarship for best grades, Microbiology Stage 3 Scholarship for best grades |