Tim Prolingheuer

EDUCATION

College / University

University of Bremen

Highest Degree

Master of Education

Major Subjects

Biology (Specialization: Molecular Biosciences)

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Molecular cloning, flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, PCR/RT-qPCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA/RNA isolation from plant tissue, primer design, cultivation of A. thaliana, HIPOD (“High-Throughput Polypaternal Breeding Design”)

Projects / Research

2018 – 2021: “Building and bypassing plant polyspermy barriers” (Student assistant, Prof. Dr. R. Groß-Hardt, Centre for Biomolecular Interactions Bremen, University of Bremen)
2018: “Polyspermy in Arabidopsis thaliana – an experimental approach to describe possible causes” (Bachelor thesis, Prof. Dr. R. Groß-Hardt, Centre for Biomolecular Interactions Bremen, University of Bremen)

Scholarships / Awards

2021 – 2022:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2016 – 2020:	Deutschlandstipendium

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

Although I am fascinated by a broad spectrum of molecular biology questions, I am particularly interested in potentially application-oriented research, such as the wide field of biomedicine. To me, it is fascinating to see how molecules can build up complex and highly self-regulated systems like cells, how small disruptions of the system can cause severe diseases, and how molecular structures and mechanisms can be exploited to develop treatments. During my master’s studies, I aim to extend my theoretical knowledge as well as my practical skills and to explore a variety of research fields in the molecular life sciences. This will hopefully enable me to further narrow down the topic I want to specialize in and to reach my scientific goal: Contributing a small piece to humankind’s knowledge about the mechanisms of life and how to utilize them for the public good.