Early on in 7^th and 8^th grade, I realized that biology is my passion.  Guided and inspired by a wonderful teacher, biology class was fun.  Often times when the weather was nice, we went for short excursions to the nearby park to learn about trees and flowers, vegetation, and environment.  By sensing and touching the material comprehension was simple.  After finishing high school I decided to study biology.  Although the curriculum was intense, I enjoyed my studies being exposed to zoology, botany, genetics, microbiology, cell biology, biochemistry and other subjects like mathematics, physics, and chemistry.  After the first two years, I was allowed to “real” laboratories and was exposed to basic research in genetics.  I was thriving,  and research scientist eventually became my profession. 

In 1997, I joined a research group at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.  Later, I joined Baylor College of Medicine investigating the ‘early events happening in a cell leading to breast cancer.’  Together with students and postdocs, technician and other research scientists we investigated many aspects of breast cancer. 

Guiding students in their methodology and approach of finding their research topic, and designing experiments to proof their hypotheses was one of many highlights of being a mentor and teacher.   

1987    Master in Science, Univerity of Regensburg

1993    PhD in Biochemistry, University of Regensburg

1993-1996 Postdoc and tenure track Assistant Professor

1997-2001 Postdoc at MDACC/ Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 2001-2003 Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

2003-2007 Research Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine

My philosophy of teaching is to inspire, encourage and motivate. 

Each student has an individual learning style; I will guide the student step by step through the material, and use examples for better comprehension.  By simplifying the concept any student will be able to understand and learn.  Preparation for tests and exams, written or oral, will be accomplished by structuring the material, and practicing test material.

For K-12, I am offering advice in:

-        Having fun with biology

-        Simplifying Concepts and Improving Comprehension

-        Test preparation

-        Improving Grades

-        Home Schooling

For undergraduate and graduate students, I am offering advice in:

-        Homework Assignments

-        Literature Search

-        Qualifying Exam

-        Methodology and right Approach to proof Idea and/or Hypothesis

-        Specific Laboratory Techniques including Trouble Shooting

-        Lab Meeting

-        Organizing Data for Publications

-        Choosing right Material for Publications (select images)

-        Committee Meeting

-        Thesis Defense