The Team

Emily Schafer

City Coordinator

Postdoctoral fellow at EPFL researching bioelectronics. I am passionate about science communication and policy. I advocate for building scientific literacy amongst non-scientists. I hosted a science podcast, gave science talks at local senior homes, and taught the “magic” of science at Comic-Con.

Julika Radecke

City Coordinator

I am EM Manager and Senior Scientist at EPFL Lausanne, am very passionate about science and love to share that passion with interested people. Pint of Science is an amazing concept that brings research to the public in a fun, approachable way.

Marianna Ossorio

Event organizer

I am a Molecular Biologist specializing in cancer research. Hence, I spend my days investigating the mechanisms that keep our DNA healthy.I believe science shouldn't stay trapped in a lab. I aim to make science simple and relatable, showing why research is the best way to protect our future.

Henriette Rødland

Event organizer

Archaeological researcher at the University of Geneva specialising in medieval East Africa, and exploring how ordinary people expressed identity and belonging through objects. She also has a background in museum management, and is passionate about making history public.

Matthieu Valette

Event organizer

Alexander Battey

Event organizer

Alex works as a post-doc at the Swiss Plasma Center at EPFL and works on magnetic confinement fusion. He specializes in a particular magnetic configuration known as the tokamak, which is the leading candidate for sustained fusion energy.

Laura Rodriguez Peris

Event organizer

Hey there! I’m Laura, a neuroscience PhD student in the Univeristy of Geneva. I’m part of Pint of Science Geneva, helping bring science into everyday conversations. Outside the lab, you’ll find me in the mountains, doing sports, or enjoying good food with friends.

Leïla Ben Ali Ouhamma

Event organizer

I’m a data science student at the University of Neuchâtel, passionate about science and technology, with a special interest in statistics and how data helps us understand the world. I believe making science accessible (and fun) is just as important as doing it! 🧠🧬