LEONIE PFISTERER

Internationally trained life science graduate with an M.Sc. in Life Science Research (U.S.) and a B.Sc. in Biology (Germany), with practical research experience in cell culture, PCR, CRISPR/Cas9, and extracellular vesicle analysis. Supported sample preparation, protein analysis, and data review under GMP practices while maintaining accurate documentation and sterile technique. Research background spans microbial pathways and cancer biology including a poster presentation on adipocyte behavior in the tumor microenvironment. Balanced strong academic performance with competitive Division II field hockey, building discipline, teamwork, and adaptability.

• Pfisterer, L., Boyle, C., Cole, A., et al. (2026)
  Disruption of the centriolin/Cep110 gene (CNTRL) with CRISPR/Cas9 leads to cell cycle arrest and cell death of rhabdomyosarcoma cells in vitro. Molecular Biology of the Cell, 37(2).
  https://doi.org/10.1091/mbc.E25-08-0365

• Student-Athlete as part of the womens Field hockey team at LMU and Team Leader
• Academic Before Everything (A.B.E.) Award for academic excellence as a student-athlete at LMU in Fall 2023
• Poster Presentation of Disruption of the centrosome protein Centriolin inhibits rhabdomyosarcoma cell proliferation at the 134th annual meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science
• Poster Presentation on De-differentiation of adipocytes in the tumor microenvironment modulates the extracellular vesicle biogenesis machinery at the UCT Science Day in June 2026

Red Cross, Volunteer, Weyhe, Germany, 07/2019 to 07/202

• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning for over 10 classroom activities
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to parents, Boosted children's social and emotional development through positive reinforcement and consistent encouragement