Tijna Alekseeva
Wiesbaden
Summary
Skilled researcher with international background, strong work ethic and problem-solving attitude. Passionate about making invisible visible, teaching and reducing environmental impact of lab-based research.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Imaging Core Facility
Institut Für Tumorbiologie Georg-Speyer-Haus
10.2021 - Current
- Acted as a single point of contact
- Consulted scientists (internal, external) on best equipment to be used to answer defined scientific question
- Provided hands on training on available imaging equipment (wide-field, confocal, light-sheet microscopes, preclinical MRI ); located external equipment when necessary
- Trained and consulted scientists on image analysis pipe-lines according to scientific question (including literature research)
- Engaged in continuous learning on novel methods and technologies in area of imaging/data analysis.
- Managed day-to-day operations, logistics and schedules
- Maintained and solved technical issues with equipment (including arranging repairs through vendor services)
Sustainability Coordinator
Institut Für Tumorbiologie Georg-Speyer-Haus
10.2021 - Current
- Assessed or proposed sustainability initiatives by considering cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility and acceptance
- Devised strategies for modifying existing policies to better integrate sustainability initiatives
- Initiated the new employee onboarding procedure focused on sustainability practices
- Initiated and monitored research groups certification by MyGreenLab
- Acted as a single point of contact for sustainability enquiries
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Lab Manager
Institut Für Tumorbiologie Georg-Speyer-Haus
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws
- Supervised students and on-boarding of new group members
- Assisted with data analysis, manuscript preparation
- Acted as a single point of contact in case of lab-related issues
- Managed user access to and maintenance of multiple equipment including an animal MRI and confocal microscope
Postdoctoral Researcher
Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor
- Designed and executed in vitro characterisation and optimisation of the biomaterial for peripheral nerve regeneration
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD, graduate and undergraduate students
- Contributed to national and international grant applications
- Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at major Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine conferences
Postdoctoral Researcher
Universitätsmedizin Der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
03.2012 - 11.2013
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor
- Designed and executed a study of the endothelial cells’ behavior on dense collagen constructs as alternative angiogenesis assay
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor PhD and graduate
- Drafted manuscripts and presented findings at major Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine conferences.
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Institute Of Orthopaedics, University College London
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Completed the on-going research project in cornea tissue engineering
- Trained and supervised PhD and postgraduate students in laboratory protocols
Laboratory Assistant
Institute Of Neurophysiology
01.2001 - 07.2003
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results
Education
Ph.D. - Tissue Engineering
University College London
London, UK03.2012
Master of Research - Biomedical Sciences
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, UK03.2006
5-year Physiology Diploma -
Moscow State University
Moscow, Russian Federation06.2001
Skills
- Project management and organisation
- Scientific research
- Problem resolution and decision making
- Self-motivation and curiosity
- Communication
- Cell culture (2-3D)
- Microscopy (wide-field, confocal, light-sheet)
- Histology (light, immunofluorescence)
- In vivo imaging (MRI, microCT, IVIS)
- Image analysis (ImageJ, Imaris, Cellpathfinder)
- IT (MS MS Office Packages, Teams, Zoom)
Selected publications
Klemm, F., Möckl, A., Salamero-Boix, A. et al. (2021) Compensatory CSF2-driven macro phage ac tivation promotes adaptive resistance to CSF1R inhibition in breast-to-brain metastasis. Nat Cancer 2, 1086–1101
Trembinski, D.J., Bink, D.I., Theodorou, K. et al. (2020) Aging-regulated anti-apoptotic long non-coding RNA Sarrah augments recovery from acute myocardial infarction. Nat Commun 11, 2039
Lackington W. A., Kočí Z., Alekseeva T., Hibbitts A.J., Kneafsey S.L., Chen G., O'Brien F.J., (2019) Controlling the dose-dependent, synergistic and temporal effects of NGF and GDNF by encapsulation in PLGA microparticles for use in nerve guidance conduits for the repair of large peripheral nerve defects. Journal of Controlled Release 304: 51-64
Alekseeva T., Unger R.E., Brochhausen C., Brown R.A., Kirkpatrick C.J. (2014) Engineering a micro-vascular capillary bed in a tissue-like collagen construct, Tiss Eng A. 20(19-20):2656-65.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Head of Imaging Core Facility
Institut Für Tumorbiologie Georg-Speyer-Haus
10.2021 - Current
Sustainability Coordinator
Institut Für Tumorbiologie Georg-Speyer-Haus
10.2021 - Current
Lab Manager
Institut Für Tumorbiologie Georg-Speyer-Haus
01.2017 - 09.2021
Postdoctoral Researcher
Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland
07.2014 - 12.2016
Postdoctoral Researcher
Universitätsmedizin Der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
03.2012 - 11.2013
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Institute Of Orthopaedics, University College London
09.2011 - 01.2012
Laboratory Assistant
Institute Of Neurophysiology
01.2001 - 07.2003
Ph.D. - Tissue Engineering
University College London
Master of Research - Biomedical Sciences
University of Glasgow
5-year Physiology Diploma -
Moscow State University
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