Parisa Ghanbari
Wuerzburg
Summary
A focused and dedicated cancer research biologist with experience in S1 and S2 laboratory environments and a background in scientific investigations. Skilled in cell culture techniques, including primary cells, cell lines, co-culture systems, cell viability assays, and imaging methods like fluorescent and optical microscopy. Experienced in oncolytic virus research and proficient in transcriptome analysis using Galaxy and Python. Capable of conducting detailed experiments, analyzing complex data, and drawing meaningful scientific insights to support innovative research. Passionate about contributing to cancer biology and virology through innovative methodologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research lab assistant
Cancer Therapy Research Center, Biochemistry
Würzburg, Bavaria
2023.12 - 2024.12
Biology teacher
Soroosh High school
Sary,Iran
2015.01 - 2021.12
Education
Master of Science - Biosciences-Molecular and Computational Biology
Julius Maximilians University of Wurzburg
2022.04 - 2025.03
Master of Science - Plant Biology
University of Tabriz
Tabriz, Iran 2011.10 - 2014.09
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kharazmi University
Tehran, Iran 2007.02 - 2011.10
High school Diploma - Empirical Sciences
NODET
Sary,Iran 2002.10 - 2006.09
Skills
- Cell Culture
- Cell Viability Assays
- Cell Staining
- Incucyte
- Plaque Assay
- Optical Microscopy
- Fluorecent Microscopy
- RNA Isolation
- RT-PCR
- Oncolytic Virus Research
- Data Analysis
- Transcriptome analysis
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Persian
Native
Submitted Papers
Elena Ekrami, Parisa Ghanbari, Eman M. Othman, and Aladar A. Szalay: The 16th International Oncolytic Virotherapy Conference: From in vitro to clinical studies, novel approaches in cancer therapy. Meeting report
Submitted to Frontiers in Immunology, 2025
Research in progress
Elena Ekrami, Parisa Ghanbari, Eman M. Othman, and Aladar A. Szalay: Microglia infected with oncolytic vaccinia efficiently eliminated human neuroblastoma cell lines (SK-N-AS and SH-SY5Y) in 2D and 3D culture models.
Manuscript in preparation
Conferences
- 16th International Oncolytic Virotherapy Conference, Rotterdam, Netherlands, October 2024
- International 3D Tissue Infection Symposium, Wurzburg, Germany, February 2025
Timeline
Research lab assistant
Cancer Therapy Research Center, Biochemistry
2023.12 - 2024.12
Master of Science - Biosciences-Molecular and Computational Biology
Julius Maximilians University of Wurzburg
2022.04 - 2025.03
Biology teacher
Soroosh High school
2015.01 - 2021.12
Master of Science - Plant Biology
University of Tabriz
2011.10 - 2014.09
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Kharazmi University
2007.02 - 2011.10
High school Diploma - Empirical Sciences
NODET
2002.10 - 2006.09