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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Hobbies
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Atenisa Caci

Atenisa Caci

Molecular Biologist
Odense

Summary

Passionate about science and research. Highly motivated and innovated molecular biologist interested in learning new scientific skills. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Motivated to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Postdoctoral Researcher

Panagiotis Galanos
05.2025 - Current
  • Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
  • Designed effective experimental controls, ensuring robust conclusions from research studies.
  • Mentored junior researchers, enhancing their skills and supporting their career development.
  • Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
  • Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.


Research Assistant

Alexander Rauch
1 2024 - 12.2024
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
  • Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
  • Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
  • Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
  • Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.

PhD Student

Alexander Rauch
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
  • Analyses and interpretation of bulk and single cell RNA-sequence data, ChIP-sequence data.
  • Design and perform experiments.
  • Learn new techniques.
  • Teach undergraduate students.
  • Participate and give presentations in Conferences, Workshops and meetings.
  • Optimized lab setup procedures.

Healthcare and Social Policy Assistant

Ministry of Health and Social Protection
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Managed project timelines effectively, ensuring timely delivery of outputs without compromising quality standards.
  • Streamlined internal communication processes for more efficient sharing of policy-related information.
  • Assisted in drafting high-quality policy briefs, reports, and presentations for various stakeholders and decision makers.

Laboratory Assistant

BIOTEST Laboratory
09.2013 - 12.2013
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Facilitated timely completion of experiments by maintaining well-organized workspace and efficient workflow.


Education

Ph.D. - Health Sciences

University of Southern Denmark
10.2020 - 06.2024

Ph.D Exchange: Orthopedic Department

University of Maryland
09.2022 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of Southern Denmark
09.2019 - 01.2020

Master of Science - Molecular Biology

Faculty of Natural Science
11.2011 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Faculty of Natural Science
10.2009 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Data Analysis
  • R Programming
  • Data Collection
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Research and analysis
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Experimental design
  • Work Prioritization

Additional Information


  • Ali, Dalia & Figeac, Florence & Caci, Atenisa & Ditzel, Nicholas & Schmal, Clarissa & Kerckhofs, Greet & Havelund, Jesper & Færgeman, Nils & Rauch, Alexander & Tencerova, Michaela & Kassem, Moustapha. (2022). High-fat diet-induced obesity augments the deleterious effects of estrogen deficiency on bone: Evidence from ovariectomized mice. Aging cell. 21. e13726. 10.1111/acel.13726.
  • Szomek, Maria & Reinholdt, Peter & Petersen, Daniel & Caci, Atenisa & Kongsted, Jacob & Wüstner, Daniel. (2021). Direct observation of nystatin binding to the plasma membrane of living cells. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes. 1863. 183528. 10.1016/j.bbamem.2020.183528.

Accomplishments


  • Poster presentation – ECTS, Helsinki (7-10May 2022),DDA Mini-Symposium, Copenhagen, Denmark (2022),Danish Bone Workshop, Denmark (2022),Gordon Research Conferences, Ventura, California (2022),Endocrine Fellows Foundation, Vancouver, Canada (2023),ASBMR, Vancouver, Canada (2023),DDEA summer school (2023)
  • Oral presentation- ECTS PhD course, Nice (2022),Orthopedic Department, University of Maryland, Baltimore (2022)
  • Oral +poster presentation- ISBM, Odense, Denmark (2022)
  • Teaching and supervision Bachelor projects

Hobbies

Dancing, Swimming, Gym, Travel, Reading books

Timeline

Postdoctoral Researcher

Panagiotis Galanos
05.2025 - Current

Ph.D Exchange: Orthopedic Department

University of Maryland
09.2022 - 12.2022

PhD Student

Alexander Rauch
10.2020 - 01.2023

Ph.D. - Health Sciences

University of Southern Denmark
10.2020 - 06.2024

Master of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

University of Southern Denmark
09.2019 - 01.2020

Healthcare and Social Policy Assistant

Ministry of Health and Social Protection
09.2015 - 07.2017

Laboratory Assistant

BIOTEST Laboratory
09.2013 - 12.2013

Master of Science - Molecular Biology

Faculty of Natural Science
11.2011 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Faculty of Natural Science
10.2009 - 06.2012

Research Assistant

Alexander Rauch
1 2024 - 12.2024
Atenisa CaciMolecular Biologist