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Silke HUBER Tel.: +43 (0)512 9003-70723 |
Biographical sketch and Research interests
Studies of Biotechnology at the Management Center Innsbruck, Austria – PhD in Infection and Immunity at the Medical University of Innsbruck
Bacteriology – Microbiological and Molecular Diagnostics – Bacterial Typing - Antimicrobial Resistance – Emerging Pathogens – Clinical Research
Current Position
Postdoctoral Researcher
Education
| 2019 - 2022 | Doctor of Philosophy, Medical Science, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), Austria Doctoral program: HOROS - Host Response in Opportunistic Infections Thesis Title: Advanced Pathogen Detection in Bloodstream Infections |
| 2015 - 2017 | Master of Science, Biotechnology, Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), Austria Thesis Title: Complement activation by Shiga toxin in blood |
| 2012 - 2015 | Bachelor of Science, Environmental-, Process & Energy Engineering, Management Center Innsbruck (MCI), Austria ERASMUS+ at the Metropolia University of Applied Science in Helsinki, Finland Thesis I Title:Key figures monitoring of energy efficiency in municipalities Thesis II Title: Potential analysis of food waste for the biorefinery |
Career History
| since 2022 | Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Hygiene und Medical Microbiology Bacteriology – Microbiological and Molecular Diagnostics – Bacterial Typing - Antimicrobial Resistance – Emerging Pathogens – Clinical Research – Administration & Project Management |
| 2019 - 2022 | PhD Candidate Advanced Pathogen Detection in Bloodstream Infections – Clinical Studies – Sepsis – Novel Biomarkers – Extracellular Vesicles – Antimicrobial Resistance – Infection & Immunology – COVID-19 |
| 2018 - 2019 |
Research Assistant, Institute of Pharmacology, MUI, Austria |
| 2017 - 2017 |
Master´s Thesis Research Project, Institute of Hygiene and Medical Microbiology |
| 2015 - 2015 |
Bachelor´s Thesis Research Project, Department fo Biotechnology, MCI, Austria |
Publications
Awards and Scholarships (selected)
| 2021 |
28th International Complement Virtual Workshop - Oral Presentation Award “Local NETosis and Systemic Inflammation and Complement Activation predicts Clinical Outcome of Severe SARS-CoV-2 Infections” |
| 2025 |
17th Austrian Infectiology Congress, Saalfelden, Austria – Poster/Flash Talk Award “Rapid and reliable strain typing in a CC17 ST80 vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium cluster in healthcare facilities in Tyrol, Austria” |
Additional academic activities
Co-organizer of local conferences
Guest Editor for the special issue “Research on Relevant Clinical Infections” in Microorganisms (MDPI)
Peer reviewing activities
- Immunobiology (Elsevier)
- Journal of Internal Medicine (Wiley)
- Journal of Innate Immunity (Karger Publishers)
- Scientific Reports (Nature)
Active membership in Societies
- European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID)
- Austrian Society of Hygiene, Microbiology and Preventive Medicine (ÖGHMP)
Other career related activities
| 2022 |
Pint of Science Austria – member of organization team “our body” |
| 2021/2022 |
Laboratory Teaching Assistant, University of Innsbruck, Austria, Practical Course “Hygiene and Medical Microbiology” - Laboratory Preparation – Cultivation of Microorganisms – Supervision of Pharmacy Students |