Felix Romer
Molecular cell biologist ∼ Data Scientist
As a molecular cell biologist, I am interested in the processes happening within cells and between cells and their environment. I find it fascinating to study mechanical properties, and therefore I love using advanced cell culture methods (organoids, cell stretching) in combination with cell imaging and automated data and image analysis.
To understand and analyze biological data more efficiently, I enjoy using my skills in data science. In the past, I mostly worked with microscopic image data and focused on image processing. I automatically analyzed high-resolution (3D) microscopy data as well as live cell image data. Among other things, I was able to extract cell morphology and biophysical properties.
Molecular cell biologist
Data Scientist
Work Experience
Master thesis
since 10/2024
In my master's thesis at the work group Bastounis, University Tübingen, I investigated alterations in endothelial cell shape and organization upon (infected) macrophage exposure. I utilized an organotypic vessel-on-chip system for controlled exposure to fluid shear stress.
Erasmus internship
02/2024–04/2025
I worked as a research intern in the work group Andersen at the Globe Institute of the University of Copenhagen. My work focused on investigating the microbial interactions during H. pylori infection. Therefore, I use a model system of stomach-derived organoids.
Research internship
10/2023–12/2023
I focused on the validation of a novel cell stretch device and demonstrated the possibility of performing TFM while stretching cells. Together with the work group Bastounis, these methods were performed in the context of the investigation of host-pathogen interaction to understand L. monocytogens infections.
Student research assistant
11/2022–05/2023
In the workgroup Sauer at the University of Applied Sciences Mannheim, I supported a project aiming to analyze microscopy data of organoids with Python to extract morphological and mechanical cell properties.
Internship & bachelor thesis
04/2021–03/2023
In the core facility antibodies of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) produced and validated novel, highly specific monoclonal antibodies against oncogenes like KRAS4B or BRAF V600K. During this work, I got confident with many cell biological, molecular biological, and immunological methods.
Education
University of Tübingen
10/2022–Present
I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology.
University of Applied Sciences Mannheim
09/2018–08/2022
I obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biological Chemistry. My final thesis project focused on the production and validation of a monoclonal mutation-specific antibody against the oncogene BRAF V600K.
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