Master's Thesis: Surface Modification of Membranes for Cell-Based Alzheimer's Therapy

Job description

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI , we combine the expertise of our employees to drive medical progress. Our focus includes cell and gene therapy, therapeutics and vaccines, molecular and immune diagnostics, as well as other innovative fields. We are the professional home of scientists, engineers, laboratory technicians, and administrative staff who are all dedicated to improving human health. Are you eager to put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain exciting insights into interdisciplinary cutting-edge research? Then you’ve come to the right place! Fraunhofer IZI operates a branch in Rostock . There, we are currently seeking a Master’s student to complete a thesis project . The work will be carried out in cooperation with the Institute for Biomedical Engineering (IBMT) at the University of Rostock in Warnemünde; part of the experimental work will be conducted there. Thesis topic: Plasma- and biomaterial-based surface modification of membranes for the cultivation of phagocytic cells as a therapeutic approach for Alzheimer’s disease Be part of change: This Master’s thesis addresses the question of how phagocytic cells (e.g., microglia) can...