Lene-Marlen Wessel
Summary
Driven biomedical and neuroscience student with an academic background and experience in scientific research writing. Proven ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively through various mediums, including conferences and narrative formats. Passionate about making scientific content accessible, with a keen interest in advancing a career in medical writing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Thesis
Lund University
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Performed a comprehensive literature review for thesis report
- Showcased research findings during a conference presentation
- Currently writing and compiling data for manuscript submission to an academic journal
Research Assistant
Lund University
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted data analysis utilizing GraphPad Prism and ImageJ
Bachelor Thesis + Summer Research Intern
Lund University
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized lab journal documents efficiently
- Wrote bachelor's thesis report adhering to the structure of an academic research paper
- Acquired comprehensive knowledge of methods including western blot, immunofluorescence, ELISA, and SPECT/CT
Event Coordinator
Lund University
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Initiator of the Biomedicine Career Fair
- Planned and organized two successful events
- Recruited new members
- Established strong business relationships, resulting in multiple companies returning
Course Representative and Chairperson
Lund University
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Advocated for students during interactions with program management
- Delegated tasks to other members of the council
- Coordinated and chaired council meetings
Summer Research Intern
Lund University
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Contributed to drafting a grant application for Swedish Research Council funding
Supplementary Instruction Leader - SI-PASS
Lund University
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Planned educational activities to help first year biomedicine students with their studies
Education
Master of Neuroscience -
University of Copenhagen
Denmark06.2025
Bachelor of Biomedicine -
Lund University
Sweden06.2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Organized
- Research paper and grant writing
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Public speaking
- Collaboration
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Data analysis
Certification
Laboratory Animal Science for Researchers, Lund University, Lund, Sweden, 02/01/23
Publications
What Happens After Light?, Lene-Marlen Wessel, European Journal of Neuroscience, 12/11/24, https://doi.org/10.1111/ejn.16611
Scholarships, Awards, and Conferences
Abstract and Oral Presentation
Potsdam, Germany | Nov 2024
- International Symposium on Neuroprotection and Neurorepair, Potsdam, Germany
- Title: Targeted Nanocarrier-Delivered GSB-106 Dipeptide Mimetic of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Enhances Neurogenesis and Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity
Poster
Lund, Sweden | Oct 2024
- MultiPark Retreat, Lund University/Medicon Village, Sweden
- Title: Nanocarrier Drug Delivery of NGF Improves Stroke Outcome
Abstract and Poster
Lund, Sweden | May 2023
- Lund Spring Symposium, Sweden
- Title: Targeted Nanocarrier Delivery to the Brain In Vivo does not Present Signs of Toxicity
Summer Research Scholarship
Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Sweden
- 2023: 24,000 SEK
- 2022: 21,800 SEK
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Master Thesis
Lund University
09.2024 - 06.2025
Research Assistant
Lund University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor Thesis + Summer Research Intern
Lund University
01.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Research Intern
Lund University
06.2022 - 08.2022
Event Coordinator
Lund University
01.2022 - 08.2023
Course Representative and Chairperson
Lund University
09.2021 - 07.2023
Supplementary Instruction Leader - SI-PASS
Lund University
09.2021 - 03.2022
Master of Neuroscience -
University of Copenhagen
Bachelor of Biomedicine -
Lund University
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