I am a biologist, researcher  and university teacher in the fields of (neuro-)immunology, molecular and cell biology as well as redox biochemistry. Working as a scientist is an exciting and challenging job, which allows me to work on different projects with many interesting people.

Ever since my studies, I have been working with redox-mediated signal transduction and regulation of cellular functions - in the context of inflammatory diseases. I have become particularly interested in the cellular microenvironment and how extracellular redoxins and other biomolecules affect cell-communication and the immune response. I have recently started working on an exciting new project about the tumour microenvironment and how it regulates immune cell recruitment, activation but also immune suppression. This project is part of the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre TRR332 on neutrophil biology.

During my career, I was fortunate to work in different laboratories in Germany and also abroad in Sweden, Argentina and the UK. I have learned from students, coworkers and supervisors and had great mentors along the way. For me collaborative and translational science, university teaching and promotion of young scientists are important parts of my job. I have recently joined the Selma Meyer Mentoring program of the Heinrich-Heine university as mentor.