Mohammed Mustafa ALAABO

Mohammed Mustafa ALAABO

  • PhD Student
  • Research Gerlich

Biographical sketch

Mustafa studied Biology and Molecular Biology for his bachelor’s degree, followed by a master's in molecular biology and Biochemistry, both at the University of Vienna. During that time, he became increasingly curious about how cells safeguard and repair damaged DNA, which eventually led him to pursue a PhD in the Gerlich lab. He now studies how Rad51 filaments search for DNA sequences within chromatin using in vitro reconstitution biochemistry, single-molecule footprinting, and cell biology. His PhD is supported by a fellowship from the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds. Outside the lab, he enjoys running, going to concerts, and taking on DIY projects. He loves the mix of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on problem solving that connects both his research and the things he enjoys in everyday life.