Welcome to SPARK Scientific Consulting

Transforming scientific data into compelling commercial messages is an exciting journey. And one that needs expertise from both sides – laboratory and industry. Our mission is to assist life science companies to make the most of their pipeline developments. With a passion for science combined with strong analytical skills and the just right amount of creativity.

How can we help you in your journey?

Our services

Data Analysis

Analysis of data from different formats

We take a fresh look on your data from different angles. Maybe you want to evaluate a new hypothesis or simply give your output a new polish.

Data visualization

A picture is worth a thousands words. Convince your counterpart with powerful graphs of your data.

Scientific Writing

Abstracts, Manuscripts, Posters

We organize your scientific publications. We assist in writing, layouting, proof-reading, uploading or dealing with comments.

Slidedecks for different purposes

You have an important investor meeting and need truly persuading scientific slides? We can help you to present your data in the best way.

Scientific reports

Summarize your data in enjoyable-to-read yet profound reports. For internal and external use.

Fact sheets, brochures

Distill the essence of your project, e.g. for conferences or marketing use

Research and CI

Literature searches and reviews

We explore and review the scientific literature matching your request.

Landscape and competitor analysis

If you want to know who else is in your space, we can conduct the respective research and assess the level of competition.

New Impulses

Un-biased evaluation of portfolio data

We take an independent and un-biased look at your portfolio. Together, we can identifiy strengths and weaknesses and potential gaps to improve your story.

Hypothesis generation

Based on your data and the current literature, we generate new hpotheses that can help in your proceeding research or distinguish it from others.

Sparring partner

You want to prepare for an important meeting? Let’s have a rehearsel where we can go through everything you want to present. We will give you honest feedback that can help in tweaking your appearance.

About me

My name is Oliver, I hold a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and have more than 10 years of professional experience in diverse life science industries. I am passionate about science and how it can be commercialized to make the most out of it – for everyone. To assist companies in this endeavor I founded SPARK Scientific Consulting. My focus areas are biotech, animal feed and feed additives and sustainable agriculture.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology (Prof. Dr. Thomas F. Meyer)
  • Diploma in Biology from the Humboldt University Berlin

Publications

  1. Mader A, Riede O, Pabel U, Dietrich J, Sommerkorn K, Pieper R. Das One-Health-Konzept im Kontext globaler Warenketten, Krisen und der Sicherheit von Lebens- und Futtermitteln. Bundesgesundheitsblatt. 2023. 66, 644–651

  2. Kowalczyk J, Barak N, Riede O, Engel AM, Koch F, Spolders M, Blome S, Pieper R. Literature review and qualitative risk assessment on the role of feed materials in African Swine Fever Virus transmission. Berliner und Münchener Tierärztliche Wochenschrift. 2022. 135, 1-9

  3. Riede O, Seifert K, Oswald D, Endmann A, Hock C, Winkler A, Salguero FJ, Schroff M, Croft SL, Juhls C. Preclinical safety and tolerability of a repeatedly administered human leishmaniasis DNA vaccine. Gene Ther. 2015 Aug;22(8):628-35

  4. Endmann A, Klünder K, Kapp K, Riede O, Oswald D, Talman EG, Schroff M, Kleuss C, Ruiters MH, Juhls C. Cationic lipid-formulated DNA vaccine against hepatitis B virus: immunogenicity of MIDGE-Th1 vectors encoding small and large surface antigen in comparison to a licensed protein vaccine. PLoS One. 2014 Jul 3;9(7):e101715

  5. Endmann A, Oswald D, Riede O, Talman EG, Vos RE, Schroff M, Kleuss C, Ruiters MH, Juhls C. Combination of MIDGE-Th1 DNA vaccines with the cationic lipid SAINT-18: studies on formulation, biodistribution and vector clearance. Vaccine. 2014 Jun 5;32(27):3460-7

  6. Böhme L, Albrecht M, Riede O, Rudel T. Chlamydia trachomatis-infected host cells resist dsRNA-induced apoptosis. Cell Microbiol. 2010 Sep 1;12(9):1340-51

Contact us

Let’s talk about your project ideas.

We like to discuss your specific ideas and requirements and how SPARK Scientific Consulting can help you to achieve your goals.

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Impressum

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