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Only pollen allergy sufferers know what suffering from a pollen allergy is like. Fun fact: We personally are affected as well.

We are there for all whether old or young, who want to inform themselves about pollination in Vienna. We provide accurate and scientific substantiated forecasts free of charge.
It´s our passion to give the best possible support. Find out more about us here.

Team

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Mag. Maximilian Bastl PhD

University Assistent

Within the aerobiologic and palynologic field, I acquired particular competences in pollen analysis and in quality management (also regarding pollen data) and detailed knowledge on the sweet grass family in the scientific field.

Contact: maximilian.bastl@meduniwien.ac.at

Publications
You can view my publication list here on ORCID.

Short CV

  • 2023 setup of the MedUni Vienna pollen trap and development of pollen service Vienna
  • 2018 participation in the grass determination course of the Zoologic-Botanical Society Austria
  • 2017 doctoral degree in natural science at the University Vienna
  • 2017 organisation of PAAS (Palynology-Aerobiology-Allergology Symposium) at the MedUni Vienna
  • 2015 “Advanced Course of Aerobiology” European Aerobiology Society
  • 2014 organisation of the EAN-EAS symposium (European Aeroallergen Network and European Aerobiology Society) at the MedUni Vienna
  • 2012 honorary award of the federal minister (Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Science and Research)
  • 2011 „European Course of Basic Aerobiology” European Aerobiology Society
  • since 2011 employed at the Department for Otorhinolaryngology at the MedUni Vienna
  • 2007-2011 diploma study in biology at the University Vienna
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Mag. Dr. Katharina Bastl

University Assistent

My focus is on the combination of science with service as well as on science communication. 

Contact: katharina.bastl@meduniwien.ac.at

Publications
You can view my publication list here on ORCID.

Short CV

  • 2023 setup of the MedUni Vienna pollen trap and development of pollen service Vienna
  • 2021 first author of the new edition of the book „Pollen und Allergie – Pollenallergie erkennen und lindern“ (publisher: Manz)
  • 2019 festive tribute in the frame of the New Year reception of the MedUni Vienna for special academic achievements in dialogue with the general public
  • 2018 participation in the grass determination course of the Zoologic-Botanical Society Austria 
  • 2017 organisation of PAAS (Palynology-Aerobiology-Allergology Symposium) at the MedUni Vienna
  • 2016 contribution to the knowledge park of the GeoSphere Austria
  • 2015 reconstruction of the „Allergy garden Oberlaa“ in Vienna and performed guided tours
  • 2015 “Advanced Course of Aerobiology” European Aerobiology Society
  • 2015 first author of the book „Pollen und Allergie – Pollenallergie erkennen und lindern“ (publisher: Manz)
  • 2014 organisation of the EAN-EAS symposium (European Aeroallergen Network and European Aerobiology Society) at the MedUni Vienna
  • 2013 „European Course of Basic Aerobiology” European Aerobiology Society
  • 2012 Award of Excellence (Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Science and Research) and Tilly-Edinger award (Paleontological Society Germany)
  • since 2012 employed at the Department for Otorhinolaryngology at the MedUni Vienna
  • 2008-2012 doctoral degree in natural science at the University Vienna
  • 2004-2008 diploma study in biology at the University Vienna

Karen Kölzer, MSc

University assistant (maternity leave replacement)

I have been involved in pollen analyses since my studies. I perform research in the fields of aerobiology as well as melissopalynology.

Contact: karen.koelzer@meduniwien.ac.at

Publications
You can view my publication list here on ORCID.

Short CV

  • Since 2024 maternity leave replacement at the Department for Otorhinolaryngology at the MedUni Vienna
  • 2020 – 2024 Praedoc contract at the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES), Department of Apiculture and Bee Protection
  • 2020 – 2021 Reviewer at the fusion of the pollen databases PONET and PalDat
  • Since 2019 PhD student in Life Sciences at the University of Vienna; Research topic: pollen diversity in urban honey
  • 2019 Research assistant at the Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES)
  • 2015 – 2019 Master‘s degree at the University of Vienna (Botany); Thesis topic: Comparative studies of pollen diversity in honey of multiple honeybee subspecies
  • 2011 – 2015 Bachelor’s degree in biology with emphasis on botany at the University of Vienna

Marija Aleksic, MSc

University assistent (maternity leave replacement)

Scientific work and measurement of aeroallergens

My goal is to improve the management of pollen-related allergic respiratory diseases and thus contribute to improving disease control and quality of life for pollen allergy sufferers. My research interests lie on the changes in pollination of allergic plants related to the variation of abiotic and biotic environmental factors and their influence on public health.

Contact: marija.aleksic@meduniwien.ac.at

Publications
You can view my publication list here on ORCID.

Short CV

  • 2024 University Assistant at Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Pollen Service, MedUni Vienna 

  • 2017 organization of PAAS (Palynology-Aerobiology-Allergology Symposium) at the MedUni Vienna

  • 2015 participation in the „9. Advanced Course of Aerobiology” in Šiauliai, Lithuania

  • 2014 organisation of the EAN-EAS symposium (European Aeroallergen Network and European Aerobiology Society) at the MedUni Vienna

  • 2014 - 2017 Research Assistant at Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, MedUni Vienna

  • 2013 certification in “Evaluation report for proficiency testing”, EAS Quality Control Working Group 

  • 2011 winner of the participation grant by “Le Réseau National de Surveillance Aérobiologique (R.N.S.A) Laboratoire”, at “10. Basic Course on Aerobiology”, Roskilde, Denmark

  • 2011 participation in the „10. Basic Course on Aerobiology" in Roskilde, Denmark

  • 2011-2014 Research Assistant at Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

  • 2010-2011 Master degree in biology and ecology at Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

  • 2004-2010 bachelor degree in biology and ecology at Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Science, University of Novi Sad, Serbia