Master thesis in Infection Biology: Developing a platform to test porcine CAR T therapy

20.12.2024, Abschlussarbeiten, Bachelor- und Masterarbeiten

Ascaris spp. is a parasitic roundworm commonly found in humans and pigs worldwide. Its eggs are highly resilient, capable of surviving harsh environmental conditions and remaining infective for long periods. The persistence of Ascarids not only contributes to animal health concerns but also poses potential risks to human health through zoonotic transmission. Understanding effective means of inactivating Ascaris eggs can thus provide substantial benefits for public health, animal welfare, and global economic stability.

Your responsibilities include parasite egg procurement and preparation, larval hatching assays, parasitological assays, protein and DNA extractions, Western and Southern Blots to characterize the effects of UV exposure on Ascaris eggs.

You should be enroleld in Master’s program in one of the following fields: Biology, Biochemistry, MBT, or similar. Prior hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. DNA/protein extraction, blotting methods) is advantageous. We expect good and confident communication in English, the ability to work independently, and a keen interest in parasitology, infectious diseases, and their broader implications on global health and economy.

Please send your application including a brief cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and any relevant references to friederike.ebner@tum.de

Kontakt: friederike.ebner@tum.de