CIBSS has launched a new series of interviews with early career researchers focused on signalling research in Freiburg.
In our #NextGen Signalling Scientists series, we shine the spotlight on early career researchers who are shaping the future of signalling science at CIBSS.
In a three-question format, the next generation of signalling scientists offer insights into their research projects, how they navigate academia, and what motivates them to advance their research.
Dr. Tanja Bhuiyan traces the path that led to her most recent publication, a study that combines classical concepts of nuclear architecture with evolving concepts of dynamic condensates – one result in particular caught her by surprise. She discusses how scientific discovery rarely follows a straight line and she talks about her journey into science, the forces that sustain her curiosity, and the profound, open-ended questions she wants to explore in the years to come.
Ann-Kathrin Rößling investigates how plant cells sense and respond to their environment, focusing on signalling at the cell surface. A key moment in her PhD was discovering illustration as a tool to communicate and develop complex ideas. Looking ahead, she’s excited to explore vacuole dynamics – and embraces the surprises that come with research.
Dr. Nadine Wössner investigates how T cells fine-tune their responses, with a focus on the CD3ɛ subunit as a key regulator of immune signalling. A challenging project led her to identify small molecules that modulate this pathway – resulting in the discovery of a new class of potential therapeutics. Looking ahead, she hopes to improve CAR T cell therapies and develop targeted treatments for autoimmune diseases, bridging basic research with clinical impact.
