Hello!
I'm Laura Breimann, a cell biologist with a strong interest in genome organization and chromatin biology.
As a postdoctoral fellow in the Ting Wu lab at Harvard Medical School, I use advanced imaging and quantitative image analysis to study the three-dimensional arrangement of chromosomes in single cells. My research combines multiplexed DNA FISH, wide-field and super-resolution microscopy, and computational methods to explore how the genome is structured and regulated within the nucleus.
I enjoy working in collaborative research environments, both within Boston’s scientific community and internationally.
About Me
My scientific journey began with a joint PhD at the Max-Delbrück Center in Berlin and NYU, co-supervised by Stephan Preibisch and Sevinc Ercan. I focused on dosage compensation and the dynamic regulation of chromatin using microscopy and image analysis, and have continued to explore how gene regulation is shaped by the 3D organization of the genome.
I am passionate about open science and sharing knowledge. I love developing and optimizing new imaging and analysis methods, sharing my code, protocols, and data, and helping others to get started with quantitative microscopy. I care deeply about making science more accessible, whether it’s through public events, teaching high school students, or helping colleagues and students master new methods.
Beyond research, I believe in building strong scientific communities through collaboration, enthusiastic discussion of exciting papers, and clear and visually engaging talks. I am always inspired by creative ideas in imaging, new microscopy techniques, better dyes and buffers, and especially by innovative image analysis strategies. Great science communication and beautiful visualizations motivate me, and I enjoy both giving and attending inspiring scientific talks.
