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Alen Piljić

Alen Piljić

Managing director at Life Science Network gGmbH

  • Joined: 2012
  • Items posted: 82
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About

Summary

Developing web apps for scientists. The projects include Life Science Network (lifescience.net), Science Events (sci.events) and Science HR (science.hr).

Positions

President Jul 2017 -

Research Elements Association

Managing director Nov 2011 -

Life Science Network gGmbH

Responsible for the LSN platform concept, overall management and project coordination.

Research scientist Dec 2008 - Jan 2012

Schultz Group, European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Developed a strategy for optimization and high-throughput production of fluorescence-based reporters of protein function.

Postdoc Jan 2007 - Nov 2008

Russell Group, European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Worked on Novasterix project, a spin-off focusing on discovery of peptide-based drugs - responsible for development of a cell-based protein-peptide interaction assay and evaluation of peptide candidates.

Postdoc Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

Schultz Group, European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Developed a cell-based assay for analysis of protein-protein interactions and protein complexes for use in cell biology.

PhD student Sep 2002 - Jul 2006

Schultz Group, European Molecular Biology Laboratory

Thesis: Annexin A4 dynamics in living cells
Supervisor: Carsten Schultz
In addition to studying annexins, also tried to develop small-molecule protein kinase reporters using organic chemistry and solid-phase peptide synthesis.
Side projects included development of genetically-encoded FRET reporters and strategies to visualize multiple signalling events simultaneously in a single cell.

Skills

Trained in molecular and cell biology, imaging and method development. Switched to web development.

Keywords: project management, web development

Professional interests

Interested in developing innovative web applications for scientific communities.

Keywords: web development

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