I am a master student in Biophysics at Ulm University, driven by a passion for molecular and cellular biology. My work spans drug delivery methods, pulmonary surfactant research, and advanced laboratory techniques, and I love asking questions that push our understanding of biological systems forward. Collaborating with international teams comes naturally to me, and I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights. My long-term goal is to combine biophysics with translational research to tackle real-world health challenges.

Magda Ahmed Saafan

I am a master student in Biophysics at Ulm University, driven by a passion for molecular and cellular biology. My work spans drug delivery methods, pulmonary surfactant research, and advanced laboratory techniques, and I love asking questions that push our understanding of biological systems forward. Collaborating with international teams comes naturally to me, and I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights. My long-term goal is to combine biophysics with translational research to tackle real-world health challenges.

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I am a master student in Biophysics at Ulm University, driven by a passion for molecular and cellular biology. My work spans drug delivery methods, pulmonary surfactant research, and advanced laboratory techniques, and I love asking questions that push our understanding of biological systems forward.

Collaborating with international teams comes naturally to me, and I enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights. My long-term goal is to combine biophysics with translational research to tackle real-world health challenges.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Materials Engineering Intern at German University in Cairo
June 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Electrospinning PVA polymer and yeast with iron. Developing assays with methylene Blue to quantify cell viability.
Biophysics and Genetics Laboratory Internship at University of Lübeck and Center of Brain, Body, and Metabolism, Germany
June 15, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Pulsating Bubble Surfactometer project on heparin; data calculations and graph creation; experimental design, data analysis and result interpretation. Macrophages + Curosurf project: worked in a sterile environment, isolated and differentiated monocytes using GM-CSF, plated differentiated cells, stimulated macrophages with Curosurf and performed qPCR analysis; practiced with THP-1 cell lines. Analyzed data and participated in presentations and group discussions.
Research Intern at University of Lübeck & Center of Brain, Body, and Metabolism and the hospital laboratory for biophysics
June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Designed and executed experiments on the heparin project using aPulsating Bubble Surfactometer, interpreting data to optimize surfactant performance. Performed sterile cell culture and qPCR analysis on THP-1 cell lines during macrophage and Curosurf projects, enhancing understanding of immune response. Collaborated with international research teams, presenting findings in group discussions to refine experimental protocols.
Biochemistry Laboratory Intern at German University in Cairo
August 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Cultured MDA-MB-231 cancer cell lines and implemented cryopreservation techniques to ensure sample integrity for biochemical assays. Conducted catalase activity assays across varying H2O2 concentrations, performing detailed data analysis to assess enzymatic function.
Biochemistry Laboratory Internship at German University in Cairo
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Worked with cancer cell lines (MDA-MB-231) and cryopreservation; assisted in basic biochemistry lab tasks and cell culture procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy and Biotechnology at German University in Cairo
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Al-Najat High School
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019
Bachelor of Pharmacy and Biotechnology at German University in Cairo
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2025
High School Diploma at Al-Najat High School
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2019
Bachelor of Pharmacy and Biotechnology at German University in Cairo
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025
Advanced Biostatistics course at German University in Cairo
October 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Master's degree in Biophysics at Ulm University
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

Atypical Pharmaceuticals Workshop
January 15, 2024 - January 26, 2024
Advanced Biostatistics Masters Course
October 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Advanced Biostatistics Masters Course
October 1, 2024 - February 28, 2025
Atypical Pharmaceuticals Workshop
January 15, 2024 - January 26, 2024
Atypical pharmaceuticals workshop
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Advanced Biostatistics course
October 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Professional Services, Other