"What I particularly appreciate about iGEM is the enthusiasm of all participants for the field of synthetic biology. So many creative minds come together to work independently on completely new ideas and innovative projects. This is my second year participating and I am looking forward to learning so much more."

Professional experiences:

• Student assistant at AG Kudla, Institute of Plant Biology und Biotechnology, University Münster
• Student assistant at AG Kurtz, Institute for Evolution und Biodiversity, University Münster
• Student assistant at AG Rohner, Institute of Integrative Cell Biology and Physiology, University Münster

Bachelor's thesis (B.Sc. Biosciences):

• "The evolution of MHC-class II diversity in Astyanax mexicanus"

AG Kurtz, Institute for Evolution und Biodiversity, University Münster

Other:

• Voluntary social year in health care (Neurosurgery) at Universitätsklinikum Münster
• 5-week fieldtrip to Mexico to perform fieldwork and process samples
• Participation in iGEM Münster 2024, with the project "NOsquito" as project coordinator