Dr. Bastian Höchst | Immunology | Best Scholar Award
Dr. Bastian Höchst, Institute of Molecular Immunology, Germany
Professional Profile 🎓
Summary of Suitability for Best Scholar Award – Dr. Bastian Höchst 🌍
Dr. Bastian Höchst is an exceptional candidate for the Research for Best Scholar Award due to his pioneering research in molecular immunology, particularly in immune regulation and cancer immunotherapy. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) and their role in tumor microenvironments.
Education 📚
- 1999-2005: Studied Biology at the University of Bonn and University of Hamburg.
- 2006-2010: Doctorate at Medical School Hannover under Prof. Dr. Tim F. Greten. Dissertation: “Identification and Characterization of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma.”
- 2020: Habilitation and venia legendi for Molecular Immunology at Technical University of Munich (mentor: Prof. Dr. Percy Knolle).
Work Experience 💼
- 2010-2014: Postdoctoral Fellow, Institute of Molecular Medicine and Experimental Immunology, University of Bonn.
- 2014-2022: Research Group Leader, Institute for Animal Physiology and Immunology, Wissenschaftszentrum Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich.
- 2022-Present: Research Group Leader, Institute of Molecular Immunology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich.
Awards & Recognitions 🏅
- 2021: Award for Outstanding Contributions to Cancer Immunology, German Society of Immunology (DGFI)
- 2019: Excellence in Immunotherapy Research Award, European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)
- 2017: Best Publication Award in Immunometabolism, Cancer Immunotherapy (CIMT)
- 2015: Young Investigator Award, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
- 2010: Best PhD Thesis Award, Hannover Medical School
Research Skills 🔬
- Immunometabolism & Immune Regulation – Investigating metabolic pathways influencing immune responses in cancer and chronic inflammation
- Flow Cytometry & Spectral Flow Cytometry – Advanced expertise in immune cell phenotyping and functional analysis
- Onco-immunology – Understanding tumor-immune interactions, particularly in hepatocellular carcinoma
- Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCs) Research – Characterizing MDSCs in cancer and inflammatory diseases
- Single-cell Analysis & High-dimensional Immunoprofiling – Utilizing cutting-edge technologies for immune cell characterization
- T Cell Biology & Immunotherapy – Investigating T cell effector functions and regulatory mechanisms
- Extracellular Vesicles & Cell Communication – Exploring intercellular transfer of immune-regulatory metabolites
- Molecular & Cellular Immunology Techniques – qPCR, ELISA, Western Blotting, Cytokine Assays
- Grant Writing & Scientific Review – Extensive experience in securing DFG funding and reviewing high-impact immunology journals