The Team

Miriam Lisci

City co-Coordinator

I am a postdoc at the University of Lausanne, doing research on metabolism and immunology. When I am not in the lab, you can find me salsa dancing, drawing, learning how to ski - or doing science outreach, which I believe is a fundamental part of our job as scientists.

Julien Luneau

City co-Coordinator

Trained as an agricultural scientist, I am now a postdoctoral researcher in microbiology at UNIL. I love to talk about the many ways I find bacteria amazing. My goal here is to share exciting scientific discoveries directly with the public.

Carlos Moreno Yruela

City co-Coordinator

Postdoctoral fellow in Chemical Biology at EPFL, recently arrived form Copenhagen and ready to contribute to science communication in Lausanne. I also love playing board games and a good reggae/funk/electronic music concert.

Joana Daradoumis

City co-Coordinator

Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Lausanne studying how the immune system fights long-term infections and cancer. Originally from Barcelona with Greek and Spanish roots. I enjoy hiking, CrossFit, photography and sewing. Excited to help share Lausanne's scientific world with its community!

Elliott Bernard

Event Organizer

Postdoctoral scientist in immunology at the University of Lausanne, interested in how our bodies defend themselves against infections and generate inflammation. Passionate about sharing science with the people of Lausanne.

Ana Belén Plata Gómez

Event Organizer

I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at UNIL and I am currently studying the role of lipid metabolism in T cell exhaustion in the context of tumors and chronic viral infection. Originally from Córdoba, Spain, I love traveling and painting. Excited to do science outreach in Lausanne!

María José Ojeda Montes

Event Organizer

As a postdoc in computational drug design, I explore protein-drug interactions. By bringing my work to one of my favorite places, the bar!, I like to interact with new ideas and spark inspiration through lively conversations. Beyond science, I enjoy salsa dancing and mountain adventures.

Joan Blanco-Fernandez

Event organizer

Sara Escudeiro Lopes

Event organizer

I am a newcomer to the University of Lausanne, joining as a postdoctoral researcher. For the past eight years, I lived in Prague, where I completed my PhD in Cell Biology, focusing on cancer research over the last five years. Prior to that, I studied Forensic Sciences in Portugal and the UK, and I e…

Alberto Hernández Barranco

Event organizer

My name is Alberto Hernandez, and I am a second-year postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Professor Johanna Joyce, dedicated to advancing the fight against cancer, with a particular focus on brain metastasis. I am deeply passionate about science communication and am thrilled to participate f…

Patricia Benčić

Event organizer

I'm a postdoc at EPFL and have enjoyed Pint of Science in Germany in the past. I'm super excited to be part of the organising team, getting to listen to exciting research and bringing it to the broader public over a pint of beer :)

Oriana Lucia Llanos Paez

Event organizer

I am a postdoctoral researcher at EPFL in Sion, specializing in freshwater ecology, with a focus on water and carbon dynamics in alpine basins. Originally from Colombia and deeply in love with mountains, I have always been passionate about science communication and dissemination. I believe this is o…

Dora Grbavac

Event organizer

I am a PhD student at the University of Lausanne, where I am studying the regulation of gene expression during embryonic development. Besides being obsessed with how life starts, I am also excited about science outreach and using creative forms to communicate complex ideas.

Darina Paprčková

Event organizer

Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Lausanne focused on T-cell biology and cell death. When I’m not in the lab, you’ll probably catch me spinning around in a pole dancing studio, getting lost in a good movie at the cinema, or relaxing in a coffee shop with a book in hand. I also love experi…

Alexandra Bendel

Event organizer

I'm a Postdoc at the Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research at EPFL where I work on drugs that can remove defective proteins from cells. I grew up in the Black Forest in Germany and earned my PhD in Genetics in Basel. I'm passionate about making Science accessible and fun for everyone!

Sofie Hedlund Møller

Event organizer

Postdoctoral researcher in tumor immunology at University of Lausanne. I'm originally from Copenhagen, but now I'm in love with the mountains and outdoor activities in Switzerland. Thrilled to be part of sharing our scientific enthusiasm with all the other curious minds in Lausanne.

Marine Louvet

Event organizer

I am PhD student in Mycology field, working on Microbiology at CHUV in Lausanne.

Sara Picó

Event organizer

I hold a PhD in Molecular Biosciences (Neuroscience) and did a postdoc in Longevity. My interest in AI led me to a Data Science & AI bootcamp and entrepreneurship courses, inspiring a shift from academia to industry. Now, as a startup analyst, I support digital health and data driven startups. I enj…

Hilma van der Horst

Event organizer

I am a postdoctoral researcher at UNIL specializing in antibody therapy and cancer resistance. In 2024, I moved from the flat-countryland that is the Netherlands to the Swiss mountains, and I absolutely love it. I enjoy mountain activities, board games, live music & dancing. I'm excited to be part o…

Lorela Çiraku

Event organizer

I am a postdoc doing research on cancer immunology with a particular interest in translating complex scientific concepts in a simpler language, as a way to advocate for science and efficiently communicate and share the wonderful work of the scientific community. My non-scientific self enjoys playing…