Birgit Maria Cortès
Unlingen
Summary
Highly motivated PhD Candidate with extensive experience in immunology and respiratory diseases research, focusing on fibroblast subtypes, extracellular matrix modeling, and cell-cell /cell-matrix interaction in complex fibrosis models. Demonstrated expertise in translational medicine through successful completion of master and bachelor theses, achieving top grades. Core competencies include analytical and critical thinking, experimental designing, qualitative and quantitative research, statistical software proficiency, troubleshooting efficiency, and a continuous improvement mindset. Career goal: to advance innovative research in biotechnology and cell molecular biology while contributing to scientific excellence.
Overview
3
3
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PhD Candidate
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co.KG
Biberach, Germany
12.2021 - Current
Characterization and fibroblast subtypes and cross-talk with epithelial cells and the extracellular matrix in novel in vitro models of pulmonary fibrosis
Immunology & Respiratory Diseases Research
Master Thesis
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Biberach
03.2021 - 11.2021
Assessment of target engagement biomarkers for cGAS/STING inhibitors
Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology / Clinical Genomics and Histology
Grade: 1.0
Bachelor Thesis
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Biberach
05.2019 - 09.2019
Investigation of the impact of sGC activators on the regulation of renin at the gene and protein level
Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology / Cellular & Protein Biomarkers
Grade: 1.0
Quality Control / Bioassay
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Biberach
09.2018 - 10.2018
Discovery Research Coordination
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Biberach
09.2017 - 10.2017
Technical assistant
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Biberach
07.2016 - 09.2016
Drug Discovery Sciences – Research Pharmacokinetics
Vocational training as biological lab technician
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Biberach
09.2013 - 07.2016
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Life Sciences
University of Bath
Bath, United Kingdom2025
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
University of Ulm
2021
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Konstanz
2019
Biological lab assistant
Karl-Arnold vocational school
Biberach, Germany2016
A-Levels -
Johann-Vanotti Gymnasium
Ehingen, Germany2013
Awards
- Abstract Award
Extracellular Matrix Pharmacology Congress, Copenhagen, 2024
- PhD Award
Global PhD and PostDoc Day, Boehringer Ingelheim, Biberach, 2024
References
- Characterization of Fibroblast Phenotypes and Epithelial Cross-Talk in an Engineered 3D Model of Pulmonary Fibrosis (in preparation)
- Chewing Through the Matrix: Potential Role of Matricytosis™ in IPF Pathogenesis (in preparation)
- Enhanced MMP11 levels as patient-relevant IPF marker in synthetic 3D hydrogel model (in preparation)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
German
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Activities
- Playing the piano / saxophone
- Trainer for music theory
- Endurance racing / Road bike riding / Skiing
- Baking
Timeline
PhD Candidate
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co.KG
12.2021 - Current
Master Thesis
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
03.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor Thesis
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
05.2019 - 09.2019
Quality Control / Bioassay
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
09.2018 - 10.2018
Discovery Research Coordination
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
09.2017 - 10.2017
Technical assistant
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
07.2016 - 09.2016
Vocational training as biological lab technician
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
09.2013 - 07.2016
Doctor of Philosophy - Life Sciences
University of Bath
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
University of Ulm
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Konstanz
Biological lab assistant
Karl-Arnold vocational school
A-Levels -
Johann-Vanotti Gymnasium