Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
With a foundation in Biomedical Science and a deep passion for experimental immunology, I am especially fascinated by autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Asthma. As immunotherapies continue to evolve, I am eager to contribute to innovative solutions that drive better clinical outcomes for patients facing these complex conditions. While my heart lies in research and science, I am equally drawn to the dynamic worlds of Business, Marketing, and Sales. This has inspired me to pursue a second bachelor’s degree in International Business, enabling me to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and commercial impact. My professional journey spans diverse industries, uniquely blending scientific expertise with creative and commercial pursuits. I have worked as a health and beauty blogger for The Standard Newspaper, served as an assistant at the Center of Advanced European Studies and Research (CAESAR), and gained valuable insights as a CATI-studio interviewer for ABH-Market Research GmbH. Beyond science and business, I am a passionate writer and artist. My journey as a poet began at age 8, participating in the Girl’s College Literary competitions and the National Institute of Allied Arts. At 16, I joined Young Writers, where my poem "A Love Story" was published. My poem "I Have a Dream" was published in 2006 in the anthology "From Around the World Volume 11" and was selected as a runner-up in the 2008 "I Have a Dream" edition. Since then, I have been published in 12 anthologies by Forward Press (Peterborough) and featured in literary magazines worldwide, including: Applaud Africa Magazine (Kenya) Sentinel Literary Quarterly (London) Istanbul Literary Review (Turkey) Ghanaian Book Review (Ghana) The African Bulletin (Netherlands) Prosopisia A.R.A.W.LII (India) The NewBlack Magazine (England) Kalahari Review (Botswana) The Jewel Magazine (Zimbabwe) Infinity Magazine (South Africa) WOLFF Poetry Literary Journal (USA) Words Rhymes & Rhythm Publishers (Nigeria) The Brown Critique (USA) My writing, inspired by both my own life and the lives of others, reflects the artistry found in both pain and joy. I have self-published more than 10 poetry collections and have been awarded three certificates of poetry writing distinction by Forward Press in the United Kingdom. I am passionate about leveraging my multidisciplinary background to drive meaningful change—whether at the lab bench, in the marketplace, or through creative expression.
Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg in collaboration with Deutsche Telekom Project Collaborators: Jens Böcker, Alexandra Bonn, Dario Starr, Tim Kummerfeldt, Muskaan Chopra HBRS Course: B2B Marketing Specialization Group project team members: Ba Trung Tran, Ivana Prusina, Yolanda Mabuto Group Project Title: Employer Branding Campaign for Gen Z Objective: To develop an employer branding campaign tailored for Generation Z to enhance the brand's perception as an employer of choice, revamp career channels, and align with Employee Value Proposition (EVP) focus areas. Tasks/Key Deliverables: • Competitor Analysis: o Profile analysis – Gathered goal-specific channel elements and KPIs. Elements that were best correlated with brand awareness. o Scoring Model - Conducted detailed analysis of competitors' career channels to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for differentiation. o Provided actionable insights for improving career channels • Generation Z Personas: o Developed detailed personas representing Gen Z, focusing on their needs, aspirations, and preferences. o Highlighted Gen Z expectations from employers • Content Plan: o Created a content strategy tailored for Instagram, focusing on the work environment. o Planned 2 posts covering employer branding. • Campaign execution: o Executed the plan collaboratively in a team of 3 members • Reporting Results: o Presented the results with a wrap-up report summarizing campaign performance metrics and lessons learned Outcome: Project was awarded first place in class competition
Digital Project-Based Learning: Promoting the Global Exchange of Ideas on Sustainable Goals, Practices and Cultural Diversity. Blended learning course for students enrolled at Hochshule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Middle Tennessee State University, Fanshawe College and Polytechnic Institute of Viseu. Interviews among all four countries were done to raise awareness on the impact of the environment and social issues. Evaluated, discussed and reflected on own sustainable practices and worked with other students in a global context to understand global issues from different cultural perspectives, working against misconceptions and generalizations. Specifically investigated the topic of Inclusivity and discussed similarities and differences experienced in each country. Other topics included water, energy, transportation, waste and food.
Analysis of animal body posture data through imaging techniques and electrophysiology - allowing for a better understanding of behavioural responses to the environment. Specifically, investigating the characteristics of neuronal circuit activity during the decision making process.
Supporting the Market Research team by collecting data through telephone interviews (field work) and mystery shopping.
Systems Biology of Chromatin Thesis title: Identification of protein interaction partners of Chromodomain Helicase Abstract: Regulation of chromatin remodeling is pivotal for various cellular processes including DNA replication, repair and transcriptional control. Remodeling is achieved by an action of chromatin remodeling enzymes belonging to various families including Chromodomain Helicase DNA-binding (CHD) family via ATP-dependent disruption and re-organization of nucleosomes. One of the least studied members of CHD family is CHD6. This work aims to discover the protein interacting network of wild type CHD6 and its mutant counterpart altered by an exchange of a single amino acid sited in a DNA-binding domain and causative for rare premature aging syndrome. This study for the first time describes protein network of CHD6 in human induced pluripotent stem cells. Based on the generated mass spectrometry data we confirm previously known protein interactome conserved among other cell lines, including the PBAF complex components. Moreover, we deduce about earlier not reported potential functions of CHD6 in splicing and rRNA biogenesis. We explore the common and unique interactomes of wild type and mutant CHD6 and observe among other changes that CHD6 mutant loses contacts with a group of chromatin remodelers while gaining other interactions. Further research is required to unfold the specific mechanisms employed by CHD6 and its influence on the pathology. DNA binding protein 6 (CHD6) Laboratory tasks: ● hiPSCs culturing, maintenance and harvesting ● Dox inducible system of CHD6 in hiPSCs using Piggybac transposition ● Western Blot ● Fluorescence Microscopy ● Nuclei Isolation ● Immunoprecipitation (IP / co-IP) ● Mass Spectrometry ● Protein-Protein interaction databases (STRING, METASCAPE)