About me
I am a trained biophysicist specializing in the development of integrated methodologies that combine fluorescence imaging, wet lab experiments, computerized image analysis, and mathematical modeling.
I hold an undergraduate degree in Computational Physics from Graz, Austria. My Ph.D. research at the NIH in Bethesda, USA, focused on studying the in-vivo binding properties of nuclear proteins using live-cell fluorescence microscopy and mathematical modeling. After completing my Ph.D., I continued at the NIH for a brief postdoc, analyzing a biochemical assay to measure locus-specific DNA residence times.
Subsequently, I worked as a postdoc at ENS Paris and Institut Pasteur in Paris (France), where I developed automated image processing tools and mathematical models to gain a quantitative understanding of transcription regulation. In 2013, I joined Pasteur as a staff scientist. Since 2023, I have been leading the Quantitative RNA Imaging group. Since 2025, I have been acting as the interim head of the Photonic BioImaging (PBI) platform.
Current position
I am currently serving as the interim head of the Photonic BioImaging (PBI) platform. PBI specializes in advanced optical microscopy techniques, providing crucial imaging expertise for life sciences research. Our platform is dedicated to service rendering, training, technology-driven research, and development of innovative microscopy approaches
In addition to my role with PBI, I lead the Quantitative RNA Imaging group within the platform. We primarily investigate RNA regulation across various spatial scales, utilizing single RNA imaging to address complex biological questions. Our research is supported by a network of national and international collaborations, aiming to advance our understanding of RNA synthesis, processing, and transcription.
