Elisabeth Simböck

Elisabeth Simböck is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Austria. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Vienna and has extensive experience in academic research and education.

• Education: Master in Biology (1996–2003, University of Vienna, specializing in Microbiology and Genetics); PhD in Molecular Biology (2003–2008, University of Vienna).

Her research focuses on molecular and cellular biology, with specific expertise in epigenetics, omics, and risk assessment of microplastics and nanoparticles. She has worked in prestigious laboratories across Austria, Spain, and France, including the Max F. Perutz Laboratories, Centre for Genomic Research (CRG), and Institute of Human Genetics (IGH).

Elisabeth Simböck’s professional activities include project management at the Centre for Molecular Medicine (CeMM) and leadership roles in molecular genetics research. Her current work integrates education and research at the intersection of biochemistry, molecular biology, and environmental toxicology.