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Switzerland

• Lead the growth and development of Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, serving as the primary point of contact for Chief Editors and coordinating cross-functional teams within the publishing structure to streamline processes and drive improvements.• Oversee both qualitative and quantitative journal growth, managing the acquisition, development, and maintenance of high-quality content while upholding rigorous standards of peer review and research integrity.• Develop and implement editorial and growth strategies based on market research and data-driven insights, ensuring effective resource management to maximize journal impact and ROI.• Lead a team of 6+ Journal Specialists, fostering collaboration and supporting them in achieving ambitious journal and personal goals.• Work closely with multiple editorial departments to ensure smooth, scalable journal operations.• Cultivate relationships with leading scholars globally and manage academic Editorial Boards. Represent the journal externally to promote its impact, build partnerships, and ensure long-term stakeholder loyalty.

Losanna, Vaud, Svizzera

• Managed live collections and the operational aspects of journal development, ensuring high-quality author service and smooth editorial processes.• Built and nurtured relationships with leading researchers globally, successfully acquiring high-quality content to enhance journal quality and impact.• Contributed to the growth of commissioned content across the Biosciences portfolio, collaborating with authors and internal teams to ensure timely and impactful publications.

Reinach

• Conducted research on the engineering of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for the sustainable production of plant-derived pharmaceuticals, in close collaboration between industry (Evolva) and academia (University of Copenhagen).• Gained expertise in molecular biology, metabolic engineering, microbiology, synthetic biology, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry.• Managed projects and facilitated seamless communication between academic and industrial teams, ensuring effective integration of research outcomes.• Contributed to scientific writing, trained students, and supported the writing and filing of patent applications.Main scientific achievements:• Elucidated parts of the biosynthetic pathway towards the anticancer ingenol-3-angelate.• Constructed chassis strains for elevated diterpenoid production.• Generated engineered strains for high production of casbene and angelyl-CoA.• Successfully produced ingenol in yeast.

Reinach

• Acquired knowledge of different techniques and actively participated in the development of diterpenoid production platforms.• Gained expertise in Synthetic Biology and Metabolic Engineering, with additional experience in Biochemistry and Analytical Chemistry.• Developed technical competencies in yeast and E. coli cultures, plasmid and genomic DNA extraction, transformations, sequencing analysis, various cloning techniques, artificial chromosomes, heterologous expression, GC-MS, and LC-MS.• Gained first-hand experience in an industrial setting, learning about industrial environments and practices.

Basel Area, Switzerland

• Conducted practical research as part of my Master's thesis, focusing on a yeast-based assay for the identification of 11ßHSD1 inhibitors, under the supervision of Prof. Eric Kuebler (FHNW) and Prof. Anna Maria Puglia (University of Palermo).• Gained hands-on experience in yeast cultures, primer design, PCR, gene cloning, restriction analysis, sequencing analysis, plasmid extraction, protein expression, and purification using Nickel Affinity Chromatography.• Applied various laboratory techniques including SDS-PAGE, agarose gel electrophoresis, and Western Blot analysis.• Collaborated with academic mentors, peers, and industry partners, further developing research and analytical skills while contributing to ongoing scientific projects.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biotechnology

Pathway Engineering Towards Heterologous Production of Complex Diterpenoids in Yeast Supervisor: Professor Birger Lindberg Møller

Master'S Degree, Industrial Biotechnology, Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor'S Degree, Biotechnology, Summa Cum Laude