OUR TEAM
Johanna holds a PhD from the University of Vienna where she studied the transcriptional regulation of antibody diversification in B lymphocytes. In our lab she will focus on understanding epigenetic and transcriptional mechanisms of acquired drug resistance in lung cancer. Johanna likes playing the piano and going to classical concerts. She also enjoys hiking in the alps and gains physical strength from carrying her kids up to the summits.
Lisa studied Molecular Biology at the University of Vienna. For her PhD she wants to unravel the intricate interplay among obesity, cancer, and the immune system, with a primary focus on elucidating the dynamics of T cell interactions and infiltration within the tumor microenvironment. In her free time, Lisa enjoys windsurfing, hiking with friends and indulging in good coffee and brunch.
Sofia has obtained a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences by completing the Cancer, Stem cells and Developmental Biology programme at Utrecht University. For her PhD, she wants to focus on understanding the emergence and evolution of “cancer persister cells” during therapy challenge. In her free time, Sofia is usually exploring Vienna’s museums and exhibitions.
Martin is a medical doctor and for his post-doc he is investigating the mechanisms of drug resistance in osteosarcoma.
Lisi holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Amsterdam. In her PhD, she is exploring the relation between therapy resistance and metastasis in melanoma and lung cancer. In her free time, Lisi enjoys going to Pilates with Andri and exploring Vienna through wine tours.
Jakob studied Molecular Medicine at the Medical University of Innsbruck. For his PhD, he will be exploring mechanisms of immune evasion and antigen presentation. In his free time, you will most likely find Jakob climbing and falling off walls or exploring Vienna (safely) by bike.
Andri studied Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Bristol. In her PhD she will investigate the mechanisms of metastasis in osteosarcoma. Andri enjoys swimming and pilates, and she is on a quest to find the best brunch spot in Vienna.
Milica completed her PhD at the University of Basel, where she worked on phenotypic plasticity in breast cancer. For her postdoc, Milica wants to investigate how metastatic cells escape immune surveillance. Outside the lab, Milica enjoys hiking and yoga.
Guillem obtained his bachelor’s degree in Biomedicine from University of Barcelona and holds a master’s degree in Immunology and Vaccinology. He did his master’s research project in the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on how a specialised subset of breast cancer cells evade T cell immunity, and now for his PhD he is interested in deciphering the mechanisms underlying immune-evasion in metastatic cancer using CaTCH. Guillem enjoys cooking (and eating), reading, going to the opera and watching superhero movies.
Jingyi was trained by Erasmus International Master in Innovative Medicine at both Heidelberg University, Germany, and Uppsala University, Sweden. She works on immunogenic cell death and the tumor microenvironment in a collaborative project with Boehringer Ingelheim. When not feeling lazy, Jingyi can be a good cook and a nature enthusiast
Shona began her studies in University College Cork, Ireland before joining the Obenauf lab. Her PhD focuses on the underlying mechanisms of immune evasion in response to immunotherapy. She also really enjoys cooking for friends and introducing them to the “Baby Guinness”.
Anaïs studied Biotechnology in the University of Ghent, Belgium. She wants to better understand the mechanisms of cross-resistance to targeted and immunotherapies. Anaïs’ favourite place is Africa, and during her retirement she plans on learning how to fly.
Pauline was trained in Biomedicine at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. In her PhD, she studies lineage-specific factors to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying rare skin cancers. In her free time, Pauline enjoys baking, reading thrillers and visiting her friends around the globe.
Iza was trained in Cell Biology in Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. She specializes in all things microscopy and keeping the lab running smoothly. Iza thoroughly enjoys photography, hiking and beating her boyfriend at boardgames.
Evi has been working in different areas at the IMP for more than 30 years and really knows the institute since its beginnings. In her free time she loves photography and presents her pictures in many exhibitions and competitions. She also grows rare plants and vegetables in her huge garden.
Postdoctoral fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), USA
Group Leader at the IMP Vienna