Dr.-Ing.
Marco Eigenfeld , BSc MSc
Deputy head and lab lead NanoLab Graz
Research focus:
Interdisciplinary research at the edge of nanotechnology und bioscience.
Email:
marco.eigenfeld@medunigraz.at
Phone:
+43 316 385 72140
Office:
Medical University of Graz, Room MC1.D.04.021
ORCID:
0000-0001-8026-4468
Short Biography
I hold degrees in Bioengineering and Bioprocess Engineering, with a focus on upstream processing, organism fermentation and purification. As a research assistant at the Technical University of Munich, I led cloning workflows for recombinant protein synthesis and managed the corresponding fermentation and downstream purification processes. During my studies, I honed my ability to design sustainable, cost-efficient process concepts—expertise I now apply in my postdoctoral research at the Medical University of Graz for targeted drug delivery and diagnostics.
Research Interests
- Cloning and expression of binding proteins
- Characterization of these proteins for secondary structure and affinity
- Fractionation of heterogeneous yeast cell populations based on cell age
Ongoing Projects
Smart-Nanoparticles for Wound Healing
“Integrative approach to tissue healing: A bioactive magnetic patch with hyperthermia and immobilized human serum albumin”
Protein-based Biosensors
“Advances in sepsis detection: Magnetic enrichment for earlier diagnosis”
Cancer Detection and Medication
“Nanocarriers for the selective treatment of HER2⁺ breast cancer”