Role at Cawthron
Cora is an Algae and Bioactives Scientist in Cawthron’s Food & Bioactives team, where she focuses on the isolation, identification, and analysis of bioactive compounds from a diverse range of sources, including terrestrial, marine, and algal origins. She uses advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques, alongside algae cultivation and bioactivity testing, to investigate the chemical and biological roles of these compounds. Her work drives innovation with a focus on the practical applications of natural products. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration and detailed technical reporting, she translates complex findings into actionable insights.
Technical skills, experience and interests
Advanced chromatographic techniques (HPLC, LC-MS)
Spectroscopic analysis (NMR, IR, UV/VIS)
Compound isolation
Bioactivity assays
Natural product research
Chemical and molecular biology
Algae cultivation and bioactive compound testing
R&D of bioactive applications
Preparation of technical reports and research translation
Qualifications
PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) in Drug Sciences, University of Bonn, Germany, 2022
MSc in Biology, University of Bonn, Germany, 2015
BSc in Biology, Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany, 2012
