Dr. Ariane Pessentheiner

I focus in my projects on the elucidation of genes that are involved in adipogenesis and energy metabolism. In this way I use in vitro techniques to study the function of  genes and characterize different mouse models in regard to glucose homeostasis and lipid metabolism. My technical expertise ranges from basic techniques (e.g. molecular cloning, ELISA, Western blot) over cell culture of various cell lines (e.g. brown and white adipogenic models) to mouse handling and experiments (e.g. GTT, ITT, ex vivo lipolysis). CV Ariane Pessentheiner publications eMail

Dipl.-Ing. Dina Hofer

My research focus lies on the elucidation of genes involved in adipocyte development and energy metabolism. In my projects, I investigate the peroxisomal impact on adipocyte metabolism and development using in vitro techniques, and characterize transgenic mouse models with regard to genetic regulation of lipid and glucose metabolism in brown adipose tissue. My technical experiences range from basic techniques (e.g. molecular cloning, Western blot, Luciferase assays) over cell culture techniques (e.g. transfection, in-vitro differentiation) to mouse handling and experiments (e.g. GTT, ITT). CV Dina Hofer eMail

Katharina Huber, MSc

Characterization of new players in brown and white adipocytes with regard to adipocyte development, metabolism, autophagy and aging. CV Katharina Huber eMail

Furkan Alkan, MSc

I am investigating the involvement of mitochondrial proteins in novel cellular energy metabolisms. I apply shRNA technique to characterize the metabolic outcomes of certain proteins in vitro and try to confirm it with in vivo conditions. I am often using basic molecular biology techniques such as cell culture, molecular cloning, western blot, qPCR, immunohistochemistry and so on. CV Furkan Alkan eMail

Wenmin Xia, MSc

Bernhard Gadermaier

Currently I am conducting my Master´s thesis at the Lab of Prof. J. Bogner-Strauß supervised by Dr. Ariane Pessentheiner in the field of adipogenesis and energy metabolism. I study a protein involved in the adipogenesis of white adipocytes. By silencing, over expression as well as protein purification I try to characterize this protein further. By this I gathered experience in cell culture techniques (e.g. transfection, in-vitro differentiation), biochemical methods (westerns, protein purification...) and molecular cloning. CV Bernhard Gadermaier
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Florian Stöger

My primary responsibilities are to order chemicals, consumable materials and equipment, to help scientists and students in researching, to maintain equipment and safety devices and to perform standardized experiments. eMail

Thomas Schreiner

I am a Technician. My work is to perform experiments and to assist the researchers in their work. eMail

Susan Poldrack

My primary responsibilities are to order chemicals, consumable materials and equipment, to help scientists and students in researching, to maintain equipment and safety devices and to perform standardized experiments. eMail

Wolfgang Krispel

I am working here as a technical apprentice. My work is to carry out different standardized experiments. eMail