At the Vienna BioCenter, our Industry Insights initiative aims to build bridges between academia and industry
The Vienna BioCenter is a hub for biological research, setting students and postdoctoral scientists on a path to academia and beyond. In addition to an established interest in academia on campus, there is also a strong desire to learn about the diverse and numerous career paths that lie outside of basic research.
We aim to meet this demand, and to build bridges within the scientific environment:
Bridging academia and industry through tailored events, including company presentations, site visits and dedicated networking sessions. In this way, we hope to provide a perfect setting for our VBC community to gain an insider's glance to the dynamic world of industry, from big challenges and opportunities to the daily work environment, and at the same time corroborate the reputation of the VBC as a leading biology research center in Europe.
Next Event
You can find the upcoming Industry Insights events on the VBC event calendar here: https://training.vbc.ac.at/events/
Event Archive
Topic: Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization
Presenters:
- Ola Tuvesson | Chief Technology Officer
- Magnus Gustafsson, PhD | Chief Commercial Officer
Location: VBC campus
Topic: From academia to a biotech startup
Presenters:
- Marco Mina, PhD | Senior Director of Data Science and Computational Biology
- Ana Catarina Silva, PhD | Director of Strategic Scientific Communication
Location: VBC campus
Topic: Career as a Patent Attorney
Presenters:
- Mag.iur Claudia Clark, MSc | European Patent Attorney
- Sophie Bergmann, PhD | European Patent Attorney Candidate
Location: VBC campus
Topic: Insights into career paths in Scientific Publishing
Presenters:
- Sara Monaco, PhD | Managing Editor of Review Commons at EMBO
Location: VBC campus
Topic: Consulting - Case Study Workshop
Hosts: Kearney team
Location: Kearney Offices - Vienna
Topic: Consulting for STEM graduates
Presenters:
- Dr. Heike Dorninger | Managing Director and Partner, Office Lead
- Peter Gamillscheg | Consultant
- Catherine Kindl | Associate
Location: VBC campus
Topic: Skills, mindset and tools required to venture outside traditional academic career paths
Presenters: Wilbe team
Location: virtual
Topic: Guided facility tour and round table discussion
Hosts: BI team
Location: Boehringer Ingelheim - Vienna site
Topic: Career journeys in pharmaceutical R&D
Presenters:
- Dr Shashi Jasty | Chief of Staff to the Chief Science & Technology Officer
- Dr Stephanie Linker | Computational Scientist
Location: VBC campus
Topic: Career journeys and company insights
Presenters:
- Dr Lorenzo Corsini | Managing director and co-founder of PhagoMed Biopharma
- Vera Oberbauer | PhD student
Location: VBC campus
Topic: Management Consulting for STEM graduates
Presenters: Thomas Solich, Andreas Taschner, Dr Sebastian Bichelmaier
Location: VBC campus
Topic: Taking the path of science entrepreneurship
Presenters:
- Ale Maiano | Co-founder
- Thejas Nagaraju | Associate
- Alok Javali | Wilbe Fellow and Founder of Dawn Bio
Location: VBC campus
The Team
The Industry Insights team consists of six members: Co-leads Christos and Milica, event organisers Anastasia P. and Anastasia O., Andri who is managing the website content and Sumi who handles the team’s social media presence. All team members come from different VBC institutes, reflecting the cross-institutional character of the initiative.
Hello, I am Christos. I got my PhD in Developmental Biology at the University of Cambridge and then pursued a postdoc at the Wyss Institute of Harvard in Boston, developing models for rare blood cancers on bone marrow-on-a-chip. At IMBA I am developing a human implantation platform to better understand fertility issues such as recurrent implantation failure. I like to spend my days off hiking with my wife and dog or fixing and upgrading (mostly fixing) my 3D printer at home.
Hi, I’m Milica! I studied Biochemistry at the University of Belgrade in Serbia, and then moved to Geneva, Switzerland, to pursue a Master’s degree in Chemical Biology. For my PhD, I stayed close to the Alps but moved a bit farther east to Vienna, where I joined the Karagöz lab. I am studying the role of UFMylation, a post-translational modification, in endoplasmic reticulum protein quality control. Outside of the lab, you can catch me in the bouldering gym, playing badminton, or traveling!
Hi! I’m Sumi, I’m from Australia, and am currently doing my PhD in biochemistry/structural biology. I am investigating the uncharacterised protein MAST1, which is implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders. A fun fact about me is I can solve a Rubik’s cube in under 1 minute.
Hi, I’m Andri! I studied Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Bristol. Currently, I am a PhD student in the Obenauf lab and my main focus is understanding the mechanisms that drive metastasis in osteosarcoma. Fun fact: I grew up by the sea and I’m a very good swimmer.
Hi, I am Anastasia! I studied Genetics at the Kazan State University, Russia and then joined the research group of Prof. Dr.Med. Axel Roers at the Technical University of Dresden to study tumor immunology. Changing gears, I joined the group of Prof. Dr. Elly Tanaka to study regeneration and bone fracture healing in axolotl and mouse. In my free time, I like to dance Scottish country dances, do yoga or observe shrimps!
Hi, I’m Anastasia. I studied Biochemistry at the University of Vienna and now I am doing my PhD at the Karagöz lab. I am investigating the molecular mechanisms underpinning protein quality control in health and disease. Outside of the lab you can find me doing flips and flicks at my acrobatics training.
Past Members
Hi, I am Chris and the co-founder of the VBCII. I am currently pursuing my PhD in pediatric brain tumor modeling using human brain organoids. A fun fact about me is that I am a passionate kitesurfer always looking for the next stormy wind.
Hi, I'm Jamie. I studied molecular biology at Sydney University, and now, I'm building new technologies to better understand brain development in the Knoblich lab. I'll step away from the bench at any chance if there's a good game of cricket on or to get around the latest crossfit workout of the day to keep my pipetting arm strong!
Hi, I’ Rajvi. I studied Biotechnology at the University of Manchester. I’m currently doing my PhD in Matos lab at Max Perutz Labs. My work focuses on characterising the role of DDK, a cell cycle kinase, during mammalian meiosis. If I’m not hard at work, you’ll find me unwinding at the local cinema or on the couch doing crossword puzzles.
Hi, I'm Marie! I am one of the co-founders of VBCII. I studied Molecular Biology and Clinical Research in Vienna. My PhD focuses on early embryonic development of the lateral plate mesoderm using organoids. Fun fact: I am a plant nerd and have more than 100 exotic plants at home!
I’m Max - a PhD student working on chromatin in the lab of Daniel Gerlich. When I’m not at the microscope, I’ll either be cycling up and down the hills around Vienna, or on my way to choir practice.
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