Zahra Hazhirafzal

Motivated Master’s student in Biology at the Technical University of Munich with hands-on experience in molecular biology, immunology, and cancer research. Skilled in flow cytometry, molecular cloning, cell-based assays, and cytokine stimulation. Eager to apply advanced molecular tools such as CRISPR/Cas9 to explore fundamental biological processes and contribute to translational research across areas of Immunology and Oncology.

Research Intern – AG Hauer, Children Cancer Research Center, Munich
May 2024 – present

• Investigating BCG-trained immunity in pediatric leukemia: Hands-on with murine bone marrow cell isolation, cytokine stimulation (IFNγ, IL‑1α), and in vitro co-cultures, skilled in flow cytometry (FACS)

Research Intern | AG Yabal, Institute for Molecular Immunology, MRI, Munich

(Jan. 2025 – Mar.2025)

• Investigating the Cleavage Site of GSDM-C by Caspase: Molecular cloning, Bacterial transformation, Gibson Assembly, Co-transfection, Molecular Biology

Research Intern | Rajaie Cardiovascular, Medical, and Research Center, Tehran, Iran

(Oct. 2016 – Jun. 2017)

• Working in all sections of clinical and research laboratories, including Cytogenetics, Hematology and blood banking, Microbiology, and Biochemistry, observing the tests and their mechanisms while accomplishing numerous tests.