Susann Wudtke

Experience

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  IDEA AG

  Aug 2000 - May 2001

  Research Assistant

  • Development of non-invasive targeted therapeutics using transfersome carriers. • ELISA and cell proliferation and biodiversity assays (Radioactivity H-3).

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  Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research

  Jun 2001 - Mar 2006

  Research Assistant

  • Involved in the establishment of a reversible immortalisation system for the generation of proliferation-controlled cell lines and transgenic mouse model• Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality

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  The University of Queensland

  Jul 2005 - Oct 2005

  Student Project work

  • Kinetic analysis of enzymes, which contributed to bacterial virulence.

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  Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine

  Jan 2010 - Mar 2010

  Research Scientist

  • In vitro culture and genetic manipulation of P. falciparum intra-erythrocytic stages

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  McMaster University

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2011

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Investigated new drug targets for P. falciparum intra-erythrocytic stages• Established new PC2 lab, including lab management - ordering, budget calculation, lab safety, writing SOPs• Supervision & training of students

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  Monash University

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2013

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Successfully identified and characterised Babesia bovis surface proteins involved in virulence using cell biology and biochemistry assays, microscopy (AFM, SEM) and proteomics• Investigated life cycle analysis of B. bovis, including the development and establishment of a method to purify free, viable B. bovis merozoites• Student supervision

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  The University of Melbourne

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2017

  Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Undertook research in malaria cell biology, including cell- and molecular & biochemical studies for the development of new antimalarial drugs, including studies of how the parasite Plasmodium falciparum alters the erythrocyte surface to cause malaria pathology• Studied modes of action & mechanism of resistance for antimalarial drugs• Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals• Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems and grant applications • Student supervision & teaching Show less

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  CSL

  Mar 2017 - now

  • Cell Line Development & Cell line engineering• Process optimisation & Streamlining • Team Management & Leadership • Improved research efficiency by streamlining laboratory processes and implementing advanced technologies• NGS, ddPCR and flow cytometry workflows (recombinant & lentivirus)• Cell line engineering & gene editing technologies

  • Senior Scientist

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Research Scientist

    Mar 2017 - Nov 2023