First RTG 2824 PhD graduate enters the world of science

… at the 7th European Symposium on Single Cell Proteomics (ESCP) which took place from September 1st to 3rd, 2026 at the Vienna Biocenter in Vienna, Austria and at the related event scverse x single-cell proteomics 2026 hackathon which followed the main symposium from September 4th to 5th, 2026.

Anastasiia is a former RTG 2824 PhD student of the 1st cohort. She worked at RP1 and finished her PhD successfully this year on July, 20th. Anastasiia presented her work at the ESCP with her poster entitled “Cell type-specific optimization of DIA phosphoproteomics enables detection of β-adregergic signaling events in hiPSC-derived cardiomyocytes”.

Here are some thoughts about her attandance:

"I am grateful to RTG 2824 for supporting my travelling to ESCP 2026. The ESCP symposium grows each year, yet it is still small enough for people to get to know each other. When I started my PhD, single-cell proteomics still felt like a dream, and pursuing it required something of a leap of faith. This year, around 250 people came together with a shared confidence in the technology. It was a real privilege and a joy to be surrounded by dedicated professionals pushing the boundaries of proteomics and to see the progress that is happening in real time. 

The symposium was followed by a hackathon focused on identifying best practices for single-cell proteomics data analysis. For me, this was an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills I developed during my PhD to practical challenges that matter to the field. Working alongside others on these shared questions made the experience especially rewarding."

Many Thanks also to Anastasiia for her dedication and ambition!