Alexander Kanitz
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*ETH Zurich<br/> | *ETH Zurich<br/> | ||
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*Email: [mailto:alexander.kanitz@pharma.ethz.ch alexander.kanitz@pharma.ethz.ch] | *Email: [mailto:alexander.kanitz@pharma.ethz.ch alexander.kanitz@pharma.ethz.ch] | ||
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| + | ==Research interests== | ||
| + | *Gene regulatory networks | ||
| + | *Laboratory automation / informatics ("Science 2.0") | ||
| + | *Synthetic biology | ||
==Current position== | ==Current position== | ||
| - | I am currently looking for a post-doc position that allows me to apply and further develop my bioinformatics skills, ideally for the description of gene regulatory networks. | + | '''I am currently looking for a post-doc position''' that allows me to apply and further develop my bioinformatics skills, ideally for the description of gene regulatory networks or the development of lab automation software/services. |
| - | ==Research | + | ==Research experience== |
'''11-2007 – 12-2011'''<br/> | '''11-2007 – 12-2011'''<br/> | ||
'''Pharmacogenomics Unit, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ETH Zurich, Switzerland'''<br/> | '''Pharmacogenomics Unit, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ETH Zurich, Switzerland'''<br/> | ||
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| - | Experienced with transcriptomics (microarray) and proteomics (mass spectrometry) techniques as well as standard biochemical, molecular and cell biological techniques (cell culturing, cloning, Western/Northern blotting, immunopurification, qPCR, FACS, immunofluorescence, in vitro enzymatic and binding assays); used model systems: human cell lines, zebrafish, E. coli, P. pastoris, lentiviral vectors; profound knowledge of statistical and bioinformatics-based analytical methods; highly developed scientific writing, data preparation, presentation and publication skills | + | Experienced with transcriptomics (microarray) and proteomics (mass spectrometry) techniques as well as standard biochemical, molecular and cell biological techniques (cell culturing, cloning, Western/Northern blotting, immunopurification, qPCR, FACS, immunofluorescence, in vitro enzymatic and binding assays); used model systems: human cell lines, zebrafish, E. coli, P. pastoris, lentiviral vectors; profound knowledge of statistical and bioinformatics-based analytical methods (intermediate to advanced knowledge of Perl); highly developed scientific writing, data preparation, presentation and publication skills |
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
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==Publications== | ==Publications== | ||
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| - | + | *Galgano A, Forrer M, Jaskiewicz L, <u>Kanitz A</u>, Zavolan M, Gerber AP. (2008). '''Comparative analysis of mRNA targets for human PUF-family proteins suggests extensive interaction with the miRNA regulatory system'''. ''PLoS One. 3(9):e3164'' | |
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| - | + | *Korndörder IP, <u>Kanitz A</u>, Danzer J, Zimmer M, Loessner MJ, Skerra A. (2008). '''Structural analysis of the L-alanoyl-D-glutamate endopeptidase domain of Listeria bacteriophage endolysin Ply500 reveals a member of the LAS peptidase family'''. ''Acta Crystallogr D Biol Crystallogr. 64(Pt 6):644-50'' | |
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| + | *Markusic DM, <u>Kanitz A</u>, Oude-Elferink RP, Seppen J. (2007). '''Preferential gene transfer of lentiviral vectors to liver-derived cells, using a hepatitis B peptide displayed on GP64'''. ''Hum Gene Ther. 18(7):673-9'' | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| - | *[http://gerber.openwetware.org Gerber Lab, ] | + | *[http://gerber.openwetware.org Gerber Lab, Institute of Biosciences and Medicine, University of Surrey, UK] |
| - | *[http://www.pharma.ethz.ch/institute_groups/pharmacogenomics/ Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ETH Zurich, Switzerland] | + | *[http://www.pharma.ethz.ch/institute_groups/pharmacogenomics/ Detmar Lab, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, ETH Zurich, Switzerland] |
*[http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/ Life Science Zurich Graduate School] | *[http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/ Life Science Zurich Graduate School] | ||
*[http://www.imcb.a-star.edu.sg/php/vinayt.php Tergaonkar Lab, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Singapore] | *[http://www.imcb.a-star.edu.sg/php/vinayt.php Tergaonkar Lab, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Singapore] | ||
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Revision as of 06:15, 5 March 2012
Contact information
Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences
Research interests
Current positionI am currently looking for a post-doc position that allows me to apply and further develop my bioinformatics skills, ideally for the description of gene regulatory networks or the development of lab automation software/services.
Research experience11-2007 – 12-2011
Acquired skillsExperienced with transcriptomics (microarray) and proteomics (mass spectrometry) techniques as well as standard biochemical, molecular and cell biological techniques (cell culturing, cloning, Western/Northern blotting, immunopurification, qPCR, FACS, immunofluorescence, in vitro enzymatic and binding assays); used model systems: human cell lines, zebrafish, E. coli, P. pastoris, lentiviral vectors; profound knowledge of statistical and bioinformatics-based analytical methods (intermediate to advanced knowledge of Perl); highly developed scientific writing, data preparation, presentation and publication skills
EducationMolecular Life Sciences, Ph.D., ETH Zurich, Switzerland (December 2011)
ExpertiseProfound knowledge of gene regulatory systems and networks with a particular focus on post-transcriptional gene regulation; strong background in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology; familiarity with bioinformatics and biotechnology concepts and methods
Publications
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