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• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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