Stark Alexander

Alexander Stark is an Adjunct Professor at the Medical University Vienna and a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) in Vienna, Austria. He leads a research group focusing on systems biology, genomics, and transcriptional regulation. His work integrates computational and experimental approaches to study enhancers, promoters, and gene regulatory networks.

Education:

• PhD in Bioinformatics (2004), EMBL & University of Köln, Germany
• Diplom in Biochemistry (2000), University of Tübingen, Germany
• Abitur (1994), Besigheim, Germany

Research Interests: Alexander Stark’s research spans systems biology, transcriptional regulation, and bioinformatics. Key areas include:

• Functional dissection of transcription factors
• Identification of regulatory elements (enhancers/promoters)
• Genome-wide analysis of RNA biology
• Applications to developmental and cancer biology

Grants & Recognition:

• ERC Consolidator Grant (€2M, 2015)
• ERC Starting Grant (€1.8M, 2010)
• FWF Grants (multiple, totaling €1.7M)
• EMBO Young Investigator (2012)

Teaching & Mentorship:

• Lecturer in bioinformatics and gene expression at CSHL, University of Vienna, and Woods Hole
• Supervised 18 PhD students, 7 postdocs, and 8 master’s students since 2008