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Sven Schmidt
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PhD candidate at Department for Orthopaedics, Heidelberg University Hospital
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Time for another #YoungInvestigatorSpotlight, before we all head into the weekend to enjoy [or escape] the sunshine! Meet doctoral researcher Sven Schmidt @nefiew.bsky.social. His publication www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
reveals chondroprotective effects of PGE2 during MSC chondrogenesis.
Young Investigator Spotlight Sven Schmidt. My scientific drive stems from a deep curiosity about the unknown, and a strong belief that creativity and collaboration are essential to exploring it. I hold a Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Biomedicine from the Julius-Maximilians University of Würzburg, where I gained hands-on experience in developing, maintaining, and perfusing human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived organoids. In the group of Prof. Ruohola-Baker (University of Washington, Seattle, USA), I worked at the intersection of hiPSC biology, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and in silico-designed proteins provided by Prof. David Baker. Starting my PhD (2022) in the lab of PD Dr. Diederichs at Heidelberg University Hospital, I have finally found my passion for hiPSC- and mesenchymal stromal cell-based cartilage regeneration. Scientific facts about Sven: Favorite tissue/cell: Induced pluripotent stem cells. Favorite ECM protein: Type X collagen (tempestuous relationship). Most evil method in lab: Western blotting. Best methodological skills: Click chemistry. Favorite smell in lab: A freshly cleaned cell culture incubator. Personal facts about Sven: Secret superpower: Always picking the slowest checkout lane. Bad habit: Working long hours. Favorite Disney film: NOT Disney’s Star Wars movies :) Most embarrassing/or all-time celebrity crush: Rick Sanchez. How do you recharge after a busy day in the lab? Sports, literature, food, quality sleep.
June 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM