Hello new staff #15

Yanjie is from Shanghai, China, and his research interests include cell therapy, drug delivery systems, and innovative immunotherapies. He conducted research on engineered red blood cell drug delivery. His research includes using genetic engineering, chemical modification, enzyme catalysis and other methods to modify red blood cell membranes to carry drugs. In addition, he has garnered valuable experience in a biotechnology company, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in cell therapy R&D and process development.

During his time at Karolinska Institutet, he will be dedicated to advancing drug delivery system development and pioneering the creation of innovative in vivo gene editing tools. Exciting times lie ahead!

Omnia comes from Egypt and started as postdoc in the EL Andaloussi group in February. Before that, she lived in The Netherlands, where she pursued her PhD at the University Medical Centre Utrecht under the supervision of Pieter Vader. Her thesis primarily focused on unraveling genes responsible for EV-mediated functional RNA delivery and EV engineering for RNA loading.

Annika has been working at KI for two weeks now and before that she worked at KTH as a Student counselor for thirteen years. She meets students in their studies, especially when it comes to student social issues. She has a double degree in study and vocational guidance and bachelor´s degree in philosophy from University of Stockholm.