Assistant University

Stefan Zorn *

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EDUCATION

**** **.*. ******* ******** Karls University Tuebingen, Germany

**** ******* (M.S.) Physics, minor: Biochemistry Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany

2002 Vordiplom (B.S.) Physics, minor: Inorganic Chemistry Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany

SKILLS

Array based screening design for 2D and 3D cell culture using synthetic hydrogel chemistry and self

assembled monolayer (SAM) chemistry (Silane and thiol based)

Analysis techniques: Real time fluorescent microscopy, Confocal microscopy, Infrared spectroscopy

(specifically PMIRRAS, custom accessory design), X ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Synchrotron

based X ray scattering and neutron scattering

Data analysis: Image analysis (Nikon Elements, ImageJ), spectral analysis and macro programming for

high throughput (Igor Pro Wavemetrics)

Cell culture: Human embryonic stem cells (hES), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS), human

mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs), Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC s), Neonatal dermal

fibroblasts, tumor cell lines and Human Embryonic Kidney cells (HEK)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Postdoctoral Research Associate University of Wisconsin (PI: Dr. William L. Murphy) 2011 present

Developed a versatile array based hydrogel platform for context specific high throughput protein binding

assays and cell proliferation and migration experiments

Co developed a self assembled monolayer array based platform for embryonic body formation from iPS

and ES cells

Performed cell proliferation and migration assays of MSC, HUVEC, Neonatal dermal fibroblast and tumor

cell lines

Conducted PEG functionalization, solid phase peptide synthesis and radiolabeling peptide binding studies

Postdoctoral Research Associate University of Tuebingen (PI: Dr. Frank Schreiber) 2010

Investigated the stability of protein resistant self assembling monolayers towards the long term exposure

to light and repeated re immersion

PhD student University of Tuebingen (PI: Dr. Frank Schreiber) 2006 2010

Advanced infrared spectroscopy, specifically polarization modulation IR (PMIRRAS)

Designed of sample cells allowing in situ measurement through thin water layers

Studied the growth and temperature behavior of self assembling monolayers (SAMs) in real time

Developed software for baseline correction and analysis of large spectral datasets

Performed synchrotron based X ray and neutron scattering studying SAMs and protein behavior in water

Diploma student University of Jena (PI: Dr. Stefan Heinemann) 2005 2006

Investigated the interaction mechanism of a specific toxin with voltage gated sodium channels

Studied channel peptide chimeras via patch clamp

Predicted single channel behavior with a global noise analysis method

Cultured Human Embryonic Kidney cells (HEK)

Undergraduate Research Assistant University of Jena (PI: Dr. Stefan Heinemann) 2004

Developed Markov chain based mathematical models for the prediction of ion flux through voltage gated

sodium channels

Undergraduate Research Assistant University of Jena (PI: Dr. Ingo Dahse) 2004

Carried out patch clamp studies with Egeria densa leaves to identify transport mechanisms

Technical communication

Published 13 peer reviewed Journal articles (author or co author), 4 articles submitted or in preparation,

1 patent pending

Stefan Zorn 2

2314 Kendall Avenue Madison, WI 537**-***-*** 4259 Email: ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND SERVICE

Co organizer UW Madison Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center (SCRMC) fall conference 2012

Vice president Wisconsin Stem cell round table (WiSCR)

Member of the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center (SCRMC)

Member of the International Society for Cardiovascular Translational Research (ISCTR)

Member of the German physical society (DPG)

TEACHING

2008 2010 Infrared spectroscopy practicum for physics students

2006 2010 Physics practicum for medical undergraduate students

MENTORING / MENTORING AWARDS

Mentored seven undergraduate students and one master student, co mentored one undergraduate student

(NIH REU program) since 2006, five of them are co authors on scientific publications.

2012 Mentor of the best undergraduate researcher in the Murphy lab Spring semester 2012

2007 2008 DAAD (German academic exchange service) RISE (Research Internships in Science and

Engineering) undergraduate research fellowship mentor of two students

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