Thomas Krähenbühl

PhD candidate in Physics of Biology

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

About

As far back as I can remember, I've always had this curiosity that drives me to understand what surrounds me, instinctively introducing me to natural sciences. I had first chosen this field at high school, where I graduated with a major in biology and chemistry. Then, my obvious attraction, as well as my ease with scientific subjects, led me to enrol in the biology section at the University of Geneva, which has become my favorite field. Through my studies, I had the privilege of working in excellent laboratories, which in addition to teaching me enormously, confirmed my fondness for this discipline. Among the many branches of biology, the fascinating world of imaging is the one I wish to pursue my career in. Today, what I enjoy most of all is interdisciplinary research involving microscopy, from system customisation to sample preparation, imaging, image processing and data analysis.

Experience

  • University of Geneva (Geneva, Switzerland · On-site)
    • Research Assistant: Non-linear imaging
      Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 · 6 mos

      Reasearch assistant in Prof. De Simone's lab: Physical Principles of Vertebrate Regeneration, Department of Genetics and Evolution and Prof. Bonacina's lab: Non-linear Bioimaging LAB, Department of Applied Physics

    • Research Internship: Non-linear imaging
      Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Master's thesis in Prof. Bonacina's lab: Non-linear Bioimaging LAB, Department of Applied Physics Non-linear imaging using a custom built system with new laser source in the short wave infrared region (SWIM, from project FAIRCHARM) (highest grade obtained)

  • Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology tutor at ARA | Association des Répétitoires Ajeta
    Jan 2016 - Jun 2024 · 8 yrs 6 mos

  • University of Geneva (Geneva, Switzerland · On-site)
    • Research Internship: Hematopoietic stem cells expansion
      Feb 2023 - Jun 2023 · 5 mos

      Research internship in Prof. Bertrand's lab: Hemato-vascular development in vertebrates, Faculty of Medicine "Exploring the role of gata4 in the development of the caudal hematopoietic tissue in the zebrafish" (highest grade obtained)

    • Research Assistant: 3D segmentation
      Jan 2023 - Feb 2023 · 2 mos

      Reasearch assistant in Prof. Salbreux's lab: Theoretical physics of biological development, Section of Biology 3D segmentation image processing using ImageJ DM3D plugin

  • Auxiliary security agent at the Geneva airport at Securitas SA
    Jul 2019 - Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo