Michael Greeff

Michael Greeff

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  • About me

    Curator at the Entomological Collection, ETH Zurich

  • Education

    • Universität Zürich

      1997 - 2002
      Diploma Biology A

      Courses in Neurobiology, Cell Biology, Physiology and Molecular Biology

    • California Institute of Technology

      2000 - 2001
      Master Thesis Biology

      - Studies in Behavioral Biology and Neurobiology- Grant by the Swiss Study Foundation

    • Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich

      2002 - 2007
      PhD Biology

      Evolutionary Biology

    • The University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur

      2015 - 2016
      Certificate of Advanced Studies Museology/Museum Studies
  • Experience

    • ETH Zurich

      Oct 2002 - Mar 2007
      Postgraduate

      - Long-term and cross-generational studies in the laboratory on host-parasite interactions and immunological reactions in model organisms - Application and development of methods in immunology, histology, genetics and molecular biology- Statistical examination, publication and presentation of results.

    • Baxter

      Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
      Employee

      - Part-time job

    • Genedata AG

      Apr 2008 - Mar 2009
      Scientific Consulting

      Genedata provides comprehensive bioinformatics software and database solutions to facilitate drug discovery and the research process.- Provided information, case studies, application notes and online material for Japanese customers (pharmaceutical companies and academia)- Extended customer base by presenting pre-sales demonstrations and providing post-sales training- Coordinated scientific communication between headquarters in Switzerland and Japanese clients.

    • Helmholtz Zentrum München, Institute of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology

      Jun 2009 - Jun 2012
      Postdoctoral Research Associate

      The Helmholtz Zentrum München focuses on the investigation of complex chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer or neurodegenerative diseases.- Development of systems biological disease models for neurodegenerative diseases, which were evaluated by experimental laboratories and hospitals in Germany- Assistance in spin-off of Clueda (business development, project management, marketing, business plan generation)- Collaboration with clinics and research institutions within German research alliances (e.g. HelMA). Show less

    • Clueda AG

      Jul 2012 - Feb 2014
      Division Manager Clueda Medical

      Clueda is a spin-off from the Helmholtz Zentrum München. In the healthcare sector, Clueda provides semantic solutions for the analysis of large amounts of medical records and extracts knowledge for decision makers in clinics and pharmaceutical companies. Clueda was sold in May 2015 to Baader Bank AG- Team manager of healthcare division with personnel responsibility- Product management of medical solutions in the area of investigator initiated trials at clinics in Germany- Business development and establishment of longterm partnerships with physicians and decision makers at clinics and pharmaceutical companies.- Preparation of marketing material, up-to-date information and case studies for customers; competitor analyses; conference presentations. Show less

    • Arcondis AG

      Mar 2014 - Mar 2014
      Consultant

      Consulting for Life Science customers in the areas of IT, quality and information management

    • ETH Zürich

      Oct 2014 - now

      The Entomological Collection of ETH Zurich is a large and scientifically important insect collection in Central Europe, hosting more than 2,000,000 specimens, including ~5200 primary type specimens. A current priority for the Entomological Collection is to provide enhanced online access to its resources, through the digitization of key sub-collections and modernization of the collection database. - Manage internal digitization efforts and cooperate with national/international digitization initiatives- Train and supervise staff- Organize public outreach activities such as exhibitions, tours and writing of articles- Manage collection duties (preservation of holdings, integration of sub-collections, loan activities, inventories)- Develop and modernize the collection (accessions, deaccessions, collection care policies, collection profile)- Organize funds and materials- Interact with local entomologists and scientists Show less

      • Curator Entomological Collection

        Jan 2018 - now
      • Lecturer

        Jan 2016 - now
      • Research Associate

        Oct 2014 - Dec 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Advanced English

      University of Cambridge
      Jun 2006
  • Volunteer Experience

    • SwissCollNet, Member of Board of Experts

      Issued by SCNAT - Swiss Academy of Sciences on Aug 2018
      SCNAT - Swiss Academy of SciencesAssociated with Michael Greeff
    • President

      Issued by Entomologische Gesellschaft Zürich on Mar 2025
      Entomologische Gesellschaft ZürichAssociated with Michael Greeff