We routinely produce antibodies of various formats in these diatoms, with production rates significantly higher than those in higher plants. Our high production and very high quality antibodies are the foundation of PHAEOSYNT GmbH, which we founded in the summer of 2023. The first B2C product, the first vegan pregnancy test, hey mela, is now available in major drugstore chains in Germany.

I teach in the biology, life science, and plant biotechnology programs, with a focus on molecular biology and bioinformatics (2018 Award for Good Teaching). Inverted classrooms and various digital teaching methods are standard for bachelor's programs.

My textbook, Molecular Biology Methods 2.0, is already in its third edition, published in 2021.

Students can apply to write a thesis for all degree programs in which I teach.

Engagement in teaching

Methods in Molecular Biology

The methods used in molecular biology are developing incredibly fast. Just a few years ago, the sequencing of a complete genome would have been perceived as a mere utopia. Today, it is common practice to work with synthetically produced DNAs and clone 10 DNA fragments simultaneously into a plasmid. Knowledge about the possible applications as well as the underlying principles of current methods in molecular biology is therefore of utmost importance. Only with this knowledge can the limitations and sources of error of the methods be identified and avoided.

The textbook Molkularbiologische Methoden 2.0, (German language only) by Dr. Reinard, on which the lecture is based, was published in the 3rd edition in 2021.
Advanced methods in Molecular Biology

After establishing the basic principles of molecular biology and bioinformatics in the bachelor's courses, this module focuses on advanced and very current methods.

The module is offered for the master's courses in Life Science and Plant Biotechnology. During the lecture period, the students prepare a proposal for a research project. From all submitted projects, one will be selected, which will be carried out by all students during their internship.
Exchange programme with the Northeastern University Boston (NEU)

As part of the exchange program with the Northeastern University Boston, students of the NEU can also make a Research Co-op at the Leibniz University in Hannover. Please note that in Hannover only the LUH is involved in the program and none of the other local universities. Since the exchange is with the faculty of Natural Science, students from Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry are most suited to do a Co-op in Hannover.