Trinh studied pharmacy at the University of Freiburg and completed her diploma thesis on mycobacterial lipoproteins in the Jessen-Trefzer group. After working in a pharmacy, she came back to the group to continue working on lipoproteins and their signaling pathways in mycobacteria. Trinh likes reading and gardening.
Eleanor completed her Bachelor in Life Science at the University of Konstanz, Germany and stayed there for her Master. She joined the lab of Dr. Jessen-Trefzer to pursue her PhD, where she studies Encapsulins from Mycobacterium smegmatis. Outside of the lab, Eleanor enjoys going for a run, cycling and cooking.
Michael completed his B.Sc. in chemistry at the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Germany, in cooperation with the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University Medical Center Freiburg, Germany, and the DKFZ. He joined the team of Dr. Jessen-Trefzer to write his master thesis in chemistry and now his doctoral thesis. He is working on the synthesis and microbiological studies of trehalose conjugates for cancer therapy. Away from research, Michael enjoys baking, cooking, athletics, motorsport and spending time in nature.
Kerstin is currently working on her Bachelor's degree in Biology under Michael's supervision. In addition to her studies, she is an active member of a local brass band and regularly practises various sports. In her remaining free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, travelling and discovering new books, audiobooks, music and films (...or anything else to listen to or watch, as long as she has an endless supply of tea).
Yu completed his B.Sc in pharmacy from Peking University in Beijing, China, followed by a M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical sciences at the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Germany. After completing his Master, he re-joined the group of Dr. Jessen-Trefzer in April 2022 to start his doctoral studies. He also has a passion for history, chinese crosstalk and traditional cooking.
Mariia completed her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in pharmacy from National University of Pharmacy in Kharkiv, Ukraine, followed by M.Sc. Pharmaceutical sciences at Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, Germany. She joined the lab of Dr. Jessen-Trefzer to pursue her Ph.D in the field of biology where she studies potential of Encapsulin from Mycobacterium smegmatis as a prodrug-activating nanoreactor and drug-delivery platform. When she is not in the lab, Mariia enjoys traveling, hiking and mastering the hula-hoop.
