Marcin Sowa
About Marcin Sowa
Marcin Sowa is a Postdoctoral Researcher at NYU Langone Health specializing in the study of megakaryocytes, utilizing techniques such as flow cytometry and RNA isolation.
Title and Current Position
Marcin Sowa currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Researcher at NYU Langone Health. He has been in this role since 2021, based in Manhattan, New York, United States. His research focuses include advanced biomedical studies conducted in a renowned health institution.
Previous Research Experience
Marcin Sowa has a diverse background in molecular medicine and biotechnology. He worked at CiMUS (Center for Research in Molecular Medicine and Chronic Diseases) as a PhD student in Santiago De Compostela, Spain, in 2020. He served as a secondee at Pivot Park Screening Centre in the Netherlands in 2019 and gathered significant research experience as a PhD student at the University of Reading from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he gained valuable insights as a Student Assistant at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology in Germany from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Marcin Sowa has an extensive academic background in biomedical sciences and biotechnology. He earned his PhD from the University of Reading and Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, where he studied Biomedical Sciences from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he completed a Master's degree in Medical Biotechnology at the University of Wroclaw from 2015 to 2017 and a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology at the same institution from 2012 to 2015.
Specialization and Research Techniques
Specializing in the study of megakaryocytes, Marcin Sowa focuses on the analysis of large bone marrow cells responsible for producing blood thrombocytes (platelets) in humans and mice. His research employs advanced techniques such as flow cytometry and RNA isolation. Additionally, he has a strong expertise in microscopy, which is essential for detailed cellular analysis in biomedical research.
Early Research and Internships
Marcin Sowa's early research roles included positions as a Student Assistant at CNRS - Centre national de la recherche scientifique in France (2015-2016) and a Student Intern at Oleofarm Sp. z o.o. in Poland in 2015. These roles provided him with foundational experience in physical-chemical biology and the biotechnology industry, setting the stage for his later academic and professional achievements.