Jona Vivien Brückner

EDUCATION

College / University

University of Bielefeld

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Molecular Biology

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Common techniques in molecular biology, plant physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, cell biology, and algae biotechnology like PCR, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, agarose gel electrophoresis, microscopy, cloning, transformation of bacteria, plants, and microalgae, DNA/RNA/protein extraction, Co-IP, genotyping, phenotyping, GC, fluorescence measurements, cell culture techniques as well as working with model organisms like A. thaliana, N. benthamiana, C. reinhardtii and different bacteria.

Projects / Research

2023: “Production of (+)-Valencene and (+)-Nootkatone in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii”, Algae Biotechnology and Bioenergy, Center for Biotechnology, University of Bielefeld, Germany
2022/2023: “Roles of the Mediator complex in plant response to stress”, Oxidative Stress Signalling Research Group, Plant System Biotechnology VIB Gent, Belgium

Scholarships / Awards

2023 – 2024:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2022 – 2023:	Erasmus+ scholarship for an internship at VIB Gent (Belgium), researching the roles of the mediator complex in plant response to oxidative stress

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am interested in various areas of molecular biology, especially in the fields of plant studies and algae research. Within plant studies, I enjoy uncovering the molecular processes that underlie plant resistance. I am excited to explore potential modifications for crops that could enhance tolerance to face the challenges of global warming. In the field of algae research, I am fascinated by the potential of these organisms to serve as an eco-friendly source for various chemicals and fuels. During my Bachelor’s thesis I already conducted research on the heterologous production from the microalgae C. reinhardtii, and I would certainly enjoy continuing to explore this field of research.