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Current Company

Active Motif SA

Current Focus

Making Epigenetics Accessible — Through Podcast Conversations & Tech Support

About

I am a PhD-trained scientist with a strong background in Epigenetics and nearly a decade of experience bridging the gap between life science research and strategic communication. After earning my PhD from the University of Regensburg in 2016, I joined Active Motif, where I currently serve as a Scientific Consultant and Podcast Host within the Marketing Department.

At Active Motif, I work at the intersection of science and communication — translating complex epigenetics topics for a broad audience. I initiated and produce The Epigenetics Podcasts, a podcast that features Key Opinion Leaders in the field of Epigenetics and highlights cutting-edge research. In addition to content development, I work extensively with Salesforce.com to manage customer engagement, including quote generation, case handling, dashboard reporting, and content marekting campaigns.

Driven by curiosity and a focus on optimization, I apply AI tools to enhance efficiency and clarity in both professional and personal projects. In my current role, I’ve used AI-assisted Python scripting to automate routine processes and improve team workflows. One example is a sales data analysis tool I developed for Key Account Managers, which presents performance KPIs in a clear, browser-based dashboard—supporting better strategic decisions.

As a seven-time major marathon finisher (including New York, Berlin, and London), I bring proven endurance and goal-oriented persistence to complex, long-term professional challenges. This same dedication drives my side projects, including a Python App I built to catalog and hopefully bag all peaks in the Bavarian Forest. This project combines data visualization and Python scripting with my passion for trail running and is now integrated into my personal running website, demonstrating my ability to merge technical skills with personal interests to create innovative solutions.

Latest Content

Decoding Cell Fate Through 3D Genome Organization and Chromatin Dynamics (Srinjan Basu)

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Srinjan Basu from Imperial College London to talk about his work on how chromatin architecture and epigenetic mechanisms orchestrate developmental gene expression programs. We begin by exploring Dr. Basu's early work at Harvard which involved pioneering Raman-based label-free imaging, allowing the study of chromatin dynamics in live tissue. Here, he tackles technical challenges faced in visualizing DNA interactions, emphasizing the shift from 2D to 3D…

Epigenetics Podcast

2026 Caribbean Series

Liebe Baseballgemeinde, diese Woche möchte ich über die Caribbean Series berichten. Die Caribbean Series ist der sportliche Höhepunkt des internationalen Winter-Baseballs und vereint die besten Teams und Spieler der Winterligen aus der Karibik, bevor dann ab Ende Februar das Spring Training startet, im März das World Baseball Classic gespielt wird um am 25.3. die Reguläre Saison beginnt. Modus Am Turnier nehmen fünf Mannschaften teil. In der Vorrunde spielt jedes Team einmal gegen jedes andere…

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Die 'Norwegischen 4x4-Intervalle'

<p>Ich bin vor ein paar Tagen über ein interessantes Video gestolpert, das sich mit den norwegischen 4x4-Intervallen auseinandersetzt. Ich habe ja in meinem Jahresrückblick erwähnt, dass ich diese Intervalle mittlerweile gerne mache. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZIVYS0N3zI">Das Video</a> ist von Göran Winblad, ein Physiotherapeut, Trainer, Athlet und natürlich Youtuber, dessen Videos ich gerne schaue, das ein oder andere Video aber auch kritisch sehe. Als jemand, der diese Einheiten selbst regelmäßig und gerne macht, fand ich das Video…

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What We Learned From 150 Episodes of the Epigenetics Podcast, An Introduction to the Series

In late 2017 I pressed record on the very first episode of the Epigenetics Podcast. My goal was to speak with the field’s leading voices and uncover the stories behind their discoveries. Since then this project has grown into a living library of 150 chapters spanning four days and nine hours of deep scientific dialogue cataloging the advancements and debates in epigenetics. Each episode adds a new volume to our archive. With over 275,000 downloads…

Epigenetics Podcast Insights

Skills

On the Job

  • Customer-Centricity
  • Customer Experience
  • Digital Marketing
  • Brand Awareness

Software

  • Salesforce.com
  • Office 365
  • Visual Studio Code
  • FileMaker

Languages

  • German (native)
  • English (fluent)

Other Skills

  • Static Site Generation (11ty)
  • Nunjucks
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Python
  • AI Prompt Engineering
  • LaTeX
  • Markdown
  • Git

Soft Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Independent Work
  • Reliability
  • Intrinsically Motivated

Work

Active Motif SA

Podcast Host & Scientific Consultant
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Université Laval, Québec City, Canada

Visiting Scientist
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University of Regensburg

Research Associate
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Publications

The nucleolus-associated genome is largely maintained in cellular senescence, but its chromatin composition gets remodeled

PLoS One. 2017 Jun 2;12(6):e0178821. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0178821. PMID:28575119; PMCID:PMC5456395

Quantitative Immunofluorescence Analysis of Nucleolus-Associated Chromatin

Methods Mol Biol. 2016;1455:59-69. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-3792-9_5. PMID: 27576710

Analysis of histone posttranslational modifications from nucleolus-associated chromatin by mass spectrometry

Methods Mol Biol. 2014;1094:277-93. doi: 10.1007/978-1-62703-706-8_22. PMID: 24162996

Education

Doctoral Candidate

Biochemistry Center Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

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Master of Science, Biochemistry

University of Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

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Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

University of Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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