Dominik B. Schuntermann
About Dominik B. Schuntermann
Dominik B. Schuntermann is a Visiting Assistant in Research at Yale University, specializing in molecular biophysics and biochemistry. He has a strong academic background in biology and has contributed to research on tRNAs and aminoacyl-tRNA-synthetases.
Current Role at Yale University
Dominik B. Schuntermann serves as a Visiting Assistant in Research at Yale University since 2022. In this role, he engages in advanced research projects, contributing to the academic environment of the institution. His work focuses on molecular biophysics and biochemistry, areas in which he has developed expertise through his academic and professional experiences.
Educational Background
Dominik B. Schuntermann has a comprehensive educational background in biology and biochemistry. He earned a Master's degree in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University in 2022. Prior to that, he completed a Master's degree in Biology at the University of Gothenburg from 2021 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Technische Universität Braunschweig, where he studied from 2016 to 2019.
Professional Experience in Diagnostics
In 2020, Dominik B. Schuntermann worked in SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics at Städtisches Klinikum Braunschweig gGmbH for three months. He also held a position as a SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostics assistant at Technische Universität Braunschweig for two months during the same year. These roles involved critical contributions to public health efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research Contributions
Dominik B. Schuntermann has contributed to significant research initiatives, particularly in the field of molecular biology. His work includes research on novel tRNAs that challenge traditional concepts of the genetic code. He has also been involved in characterizing aminoacyl-tRNA-synthetases, which may provide insights into molecular infection mechanisms in pathogenic bacteria.
Previous Roles and Internships
Before his current position, Dominik B. Schuntermann gained experience as a Maintenance Assistant at the Leibniz-Institut DSMZ-Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen in 2020. He also worked as a Laboratory Assistant at Technische Universität Braunschweig for one month in 2019 and as a Graphic Designer at Pearson for one month in 2020. These roles contributed to his diverse skill set.