Jens did a BSc in Molecular Medicine at the University of Tuebingen during which he also gained experience on chromatin modifications in the group of Tony Kouzarides at the Gurdon Institute in Cambridge, UK. His bachelor thesis focused on identifying genetic vulnerabilities in response to mTOR inhibition in glioblastoma cell models.
Jens cycles to the lab in all weathers and enjoys watching absolutely any sport. To focus on something other than science, Jens plays online chess or board games.