Our Team

"After my training as a hotel specialist, I was able to accumulate several years of experience in the superior hotel industry in the field of personnel and organization nationally and abroad. Afterwards, I worked for an IT company for 17 years as an assistant to finance and personnel management. Since January 2017, I have been with BioRegio STERN Management GmbH, where I am also responsible for personnel and finance. I am working with my colleagues in the field of project management to carry out the billing of various projects, also in the European environment. I also work with the management of BioRegio STERN Management GmbH in all personnel and finance issues."

“Throughout my time as a doctoral student and post-doctoral researcher, it was always the interface between basic and applied research in the field of conventional biotechnology and molecular biology that fascinated me most. For instance, my doctoral work dealt with plant viruses that were integrated into hybrid materials as innovative self-assembling nanodevices. For the project planning and implementation of this, I worked in an interdisciplinary team of chemists and physicists. My post-doctorate work also focussed on cooperation with various regional and international partners. In addition, I continued training in the GMP-regulated environment, which means I have an excellent grasp of the standard guidelines and tools involved in quality and project management. I started working at BioRegio STERN Management GmbH as a project manager in October 2018, where I assist the team in implementing EU development projects. What I find particularly interesting in this context is the EU-wide networking of SMEs from the life sciences sector and the development of new technologies.”

After completing my Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Biotechnology and my international Master’s degree in Food Biotechnology, I pursued a Ph.D. in Bioprocess Engineering at the University of Hohenheim. During my doctoral research, I focused intensively on the production of animal-like proteins, such as casein, using various microorganisms. This work provided me with extensive experience in molecular biology, microbiology, and biotechnology. Through my involvement in various national and international projects, I gained valuable insights into the biotech and life sciences industry.
During my internships at Bitburger Braugruppe in Bitburg and the former LSG Sky Chefs GmbH in Munich, I demonstrated my organizational skills in a dynamic environment and further developed my passion for creative solutions and new challenges.
Since 2025, I have been working as an International Project Manager at BioRegio STERN Management GmbH, contributing to various EU projects.

My academic training in the life sciences, including research stages in Germany and the United States, has shaped my strong interest in the interface between research, application, and knowledge transfer. I gained hands-on experience in technology transfer at Leibniz University Hannover, with a particular emphasis on supporting patenting and commercialization processes. After completing my master’s thesis with a focus on chemical engineering and molecular biology at Northeastern University in Boston, I pursued my doctoral studies at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Biology in Würzburg. To further strengthen my interdisciplinary skill set, I completed additional training in life science management, thereby deepening my expertise in project planning, business fundamentals, and regulatory affairs. Since January 2026, I have been working at BioRegio STERN in project management and technology transfer, advising start-up initiatives and coordinating the Science2Start idea competition.

“I completed my studies in classical biology at the University of Hohenheim. During my Master’s program, I gained valuable practical experience through an internship semester at Greiner Bio-One GmbH, where I had the opportunity to gain insights into various departments. There, I became familiar with the entire product development process for specific applications in medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological research. Subsequently, I wrote my Master’s thesis at the Institute of Membrane Physiology in cooperation with Greiner Bio-One GmbH. In this context, I characterized magnetic nanoparticles serving as a model system for the generation of 3D cell cultures and investigated their effects on cellular parameters. Since 2018, I have been working as a Project and Technology Transfer Manager at BioRegio STERN Management GmbH. I am particularly fascinated by identifying and advancing innovative technologies in the life sciences and connecting them with emerging fields of the future. As an experienced ZIM network manager, I connect companies from different industries, actively promote innovation, and thereby contribute to strengthening the region as a business location.”

"I studied classical chemistry, completed additional internships at the Institute of Biochemistry in Würzburg and was thus able to complete my diploma and PhD thesis in this field of chemistry. Based on my experiences that I could gather as a researcher at immatics biotechnologies GmbH in Germany and abroad, I can easily identify suitable partners from companies or institutions in an international context in order to initiate potential collaborations. Since 2011, I have been involved in various EU projects at BioRegio STERN Management GmbH and am now responsible as a project manager for the Interreg NWE project Boost4Health, launched in April 2016, to support and promote the economic development of regional and transnational SMEs. Through my numerous contacts with other European networks, I am also the initiator and contact for further diverse cooperation in neighboring European countries."

"After studying Medical Engineering in Stuttgart and Tübingen and completing my Master’s in Biomedical Technologies at the University of Tübingen, I gained experience in translational research, experimental oncology, and microfluidic medical technology. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I was involved in a large-scale diagnostic project, conducting PCR testing for the entire southwest of Germany. Additionally, I worked in clinical diagnostics and in various life sciences companies.
Since 2025, I have been strengthening BioRegio STERN Management GmbH as a Project Manager. My focus is on connecting medical technology companies with clinical users, driven by my strong commitment to fostering close collaboration between science and industry. In this interdisciplinary environment, engineers, biologists, physicists, and physicians work together to develop solutions that would not emerge individually."

I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Biotechnology at the University of Hohenheim. In my thesis work at the Institute of Bioprocess Engineering, I focused on microbial biosurfactant production. My research included investigating the biosurfactant production in shake flasks using lignocellulose, a sustainable carbon source, as well as exploring molecular process control strategies in a 20L bioreactor.
After that, I worked for three years as a Process Engineer in process development for plasmid production at CureVac in Tübingen. During this time, I actively contributed to the development of microbial cell banks and the clone selection process for a production clone.
Since February 2025, I have been working as a Project Manager at BioRegio STERN Management GmbH, supporting the team in the implementation of EU-funded projects. I am particularly excited to accompany and shape the development of innovative and forward-thinking technologies, especially in an international context.

“After studying technical biology at the University of Stuttgart, which I completed with a thesis at the Institute of Biochemistry, I worked at a medical care center in the field of anesthesia. Here I experienced first-hand the daily routine in the operating theater. I gained my first experience in project management and public relations during my almost two years at BIOPRO Baden-Württemberg GmbH as editor-in-chief and project manager. Since December 2017, I have been working at BioRegio STERN Management GmbH as a project manager and in the press department. Here I coordinate the partners in some large collaborative projects. Above all, bringing together different stakeholders within a project and developing new concepts make the work particularly exciting for me”

I completed both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Food Technology at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. For both theses, I worked in the field of food microbiology. After completing my Master’s degree, I joined the Food Microbiology research group, where I gained extensive experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and frequently took on an interface role between different scientific disciplines. I subsequently moved to the University of Hohenheim, where I earned my PhD in the field of aroma chemistry. My doctoral research focused on the production of meat-like aromas for alternative protein products. In this role, I led my own research project and developed strong project management skills. Since January 2026, I have been working at BioRegio STERN Management GmbH, where I contribute my experience in research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and project management to the work of BioRegio STERN.

I studied Marketing and Media Management at Heilbronn University and gained early experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, content management, and campaign planning, as well as in project work related to trade fairs and event management. Since November 2022, I have been working in Marketing Management at BioRegio STERN. In this role, I am responsible for both corporate communications and project-related communication across various national and international projects. My focus is on developing and implementing targeted communication strategies to effectively position content, increase project visibility, and connect key stakeholders within the life sciences ecosystem. In addition, I manage our digital channels (website, newsletter, LinkedIn, press) and contribute to the organization of our events. I am also involved in supporting the planning and implementation of strategic processes. Currently, I am pursuing a part-time Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Digital Commerce, Marketing, and Psychology.