Ioanna Prasopoulou

Ioanna Prasopoulou

City Coordinator

I am a Master's graduate in Molecular Biology and am currently working as a biomedical curator. As half of the coordination power of the HD Pint of Science team, I am excited to contribute to a memorable event that brings people together to discuss, wonder and break down mind-boggling science concep...

Yassin Harim

Yassin Harim

City Coordinator

I am a molecular biologist pursuing my PhD in neuroscience at DKFZ in Heidelberg. Having always enjoyed teaching STEM students, I ventured into science communication on Instagram in 2021, and I am super excited to be the other half coordinating Pint of Science Heidelberg this year!

Dr. Pilar Calleja Ramos

Dr. Pilar Calleja Ramos

Event & Publicity Manager

Chemist by training, I moved to Heidelberg for a one-year postdoc but decided to stay longer. Currently working as a scientific editor for Wiley VCH and looking forward to organizing the next Pint of Science event!

Dr. Francesca Coraggio

Dr. Francesca Coraggio

Event Manager

I am very enthusiastic to organize Pint of Science Heidelberg. After my PhD in molecular biology, I focused my career in helping others as a Laboratory Manager. I also enjoy organising scientific/career events and motivating children to pursue STEM careers.

Aileen Uy

Event Manager

I am a medical technologist turned molecular biologist, currently pursuing my PhD at the DKFZ. Growing up, science in tv shows and pop culture made complex concepts more fun and engaging (and inspired me to pursue this career path)! I’m excited to do the same through Pint of Science Heidelberg!

Dr. Ulrike Träger

Dr. Ulrike Träger

Event Manager

After my postdoc, I traded experiments for explanations! Now, I coordinate communication for a scientific project, making complex ideas accessible for users and patients. I’m excited to bring this passion to Pint of Science and look forward to making science more engaging—one pint at a time!

Vishnuvarthan Thangarathnam

Vishnuvarthan Thangarathnam

Event Manager

I am a molecular biologist currently pursuing my PhD at the DKFZ. I first heard about Pint of Science (PoS) during a lunch conversation with a colleague. This is my first-time being part of and co-organizing PoS in Heidelberg this year. I’m excited to communicate science to a diverse audience.

Deepak Sayeeram

Deepak Sayeeram

Event Manager

I am doctoral candidate at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg. I am passionate about studying the metabolism in brain tumors. I look forward to having fun-filled discussions on scientific progress at the Pint of Science 2025!