Kirsten Reuter

EDUCATION

College / University

Bogazici University

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

Major Subjects

Biochemistry, Cell- and Microbiology, Bioreactors

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Cell culture (mammalian, bacterial), DNA and protein molecular techniques, confocal microscopy, basic techniques in biochemistry, cell- and molecular biology and biotechnology.

Projects / Research

2005 / 2006: Selective Labeling of Presynaptic Protein in the Calyx of Held Mediated by the Genetically Encoded AGT-tag. Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, Heidelberg
2004: Localization of large deletions in MECP2 gene of Rett Syndrom patients. The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia

Scholarships / Awards

2006 – 2007:

Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am interested in studying molecular mechanisms and effects of genetic alterations on given protein reaction pathways. It is exciting to find the contribution of single reactions and reaction cascades to cellular life. My specific interest in Neuroscience is based on the fact that disorders in neurons cause severe diseases. However, brain function is insufficiently known to develop drugs for the treatment of many diseases all too often it is not even possible to lessen symptoms or slow down disease progression. I hope I will be able to contribute to the knowledge of effects of disorders on specific reaction pathways on the molecular and cellular level to assist the development of improved treatments.