Achim Werner

EDUCATION

College / University

University of Lübeck

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysical Chemistry

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Various techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology, (STD) NMR spectroscopy

Projects / Research

08/2004 - 08/2005: Bachelor's thesis: "Purification and functional characterization of rat ST3Gal II", Institute of Chemistry, University of Lübeck

Publications

Blume A, Werner A, Benie AJ, Angulo J, Peters H, Wakarchuk WW, Palcic M, Peters T (2005) Binding of different ligands to sialyltransferases and the human blood group B galactosyltransferase reveal common features of these glycosyltransferases. Glycoconj J, in press

Scholarships / Awards

2005 – 2006:	Stipend International Max Planck Research School
2005 – 2006:	Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes (German National Academic Foundation)
2002 – 2006:	Scholarship of the SDW (Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft)
1998 – 1999:	Scholarship of the German Bundestag and the American Congress: Participation in the 15th German - American Youth Exchange

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am interested in structural and functional analysis of biomolecules, in particular, the study of ligand-receptor interactions and the transfer of this understanding to signaling pathways. I think this program will enable me to deepen and broaden my practical and theoretical knowledge of molecular and structural biology.