Welcome Tijana!

Tijana Nikic received her MSc in Human Biology from LMU Munich, completing her thesis in 2022 with Prof. Dr. Stefan Stricker on understanding astrocyte cell identity and optimizing their reprogramming to neurons. Tijana joined the Corn Lab as a PhD student to investigate the mechanisms of organelle clearance during reticulocyte maturation. Her research interests include functional genomics, unraveling molecular mechanisms driving cellular processes, and advancing genome editing technologies for therapeutic applications.

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August 26, 2026

Exploring genes and cells at Scientifica 2026

On August 23, the Corn Lab opened its doors as part of Scientifica 2026, inviting young visitors aged 12–16 to explore how scientists study genes and cells ...

July 30, 2026

Welcome to Cian!

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