Group Leader
Current Members
Myint Myat Khine Aung, MSc
PhD Student
I studied Immunology at the University of Glasgow, and worked on therapeutic targeting of the BCL-2 apoptotic pathway in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia for my masters project in Paul O’ Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre (Glasgow). For my PhD, I am excited to be investigating disease mechanisms of the STAT5B oncogenic mutation in γδ T cell lymphoma. I enjoy playing sports, in particular Ultimate Frisbee and Touch Rugby, during my free time.
Gabriela Feurstein, MSc
PhD Student
After finishing my master’s degree in Comparative Biomedicine at the Vetmed in Vienna, I have made the decision to continue with my PhD studies. Originally I am from Vorarlberg where skiing and hiking are my favorite activities in my free time. I am really happy to be part of the Neubauer lab and excited about all the new things I am able to experience.
Sophie Kraupp, MSc
PhD Student
I joined the Neubauer lab in 2021 as a lab manager after studying molecular biology at the University of Vienna. In 2025, I started a PhD exploring the cross-talk between the immune microenvironment and malignant T cells in T-cell lymphoma. I like to eat homemade pasta, travel and be creative.
Nina Lewna
Diploma Student
I am currently in my 4th year of studying veterinary medicine at Vetmeduni Vienna. As part of my diploma thesis, I am excited to join the Neubauer Lab and explore pharmacological effects on the viability of T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia cells. I am looking forward to learning many new skills and gaining hands-on experience in the lab. Outside of my studies I like to travel and do sports like running, swimming and hiking.
Felix Petermichl
Master Student
I received my Bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Vienna. For my Master’s studies, I enrolled in the Comparative Biomedicine programme at the Vetmeduni Vienna, where I joined the Neubauer lab to investigate interaction partners of STAT5B. In my spare time I enjoy reading, working out and playing tennis.
Marie Ploderer, MSc
PhD Student
I completed my bachelor’s studies in food- and biotechnologies at the University of Life Sciences in Vienna before switching to molecular biology for my master’s studies at the University of Vienna. For my PhD studies I am focusing on the JAK-STAT pathway in myeloproliferative neoplasms and am particularly interested in its role in thrombosis in these diseases. To give my brain a break from all the hard work it’s doing in the lab I like to go bouldering, to bake or to participate in boogie woogie dancing competitions.
Ing. Safia Zahma
Technician
I have worked with Heidi Neubauer as a histology technician since 2017 and I am solely responsible for all histology activities. I learn something new everyday; technical and not technical. I love to work with everyone in our team.
Lab Alumni
- Stefan Franz (MSc Student)
- Paula Gratzl (Bachelor Student)
- Nikoleta Kavaja (MSc Student)
- Lena Schreiberhuber (MSc Student)
- Katrin Sommer (MSc Student)
- Christina Wagner (PhD Student; co-supervision; graduation pending)
- Tamara Wais (MSc Student)
