© Pint of Science, 2026. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.
Juliana Valle
City Coordinator
I am an ecologist who dedicated most of the academic life to study analytical biogeochemistry in lakes and sediments. After my PhD I pursued different pathways, but life brought me back to the Technical University of Munich as a scientific project manager.
Diana Gonzalez
Lead Fundraising & Finance
As a Pulmonary medical scientist, I've dived into the exciting realm of scientific discovery, tackling the misinformation swirling in communities. Join us for a lively meetup in Munich, where you can sip on your favorite drink and get up close with our researchers in a fun-filled format!
Maria Cristina Pop
Lead Publicity & Social Media
Hi! I’m Maria, a PhD student researching the impact of nutrition on brain development. I’m passionate about making science accessible and exciting for everyone—especially when there’s a drink involved! As part of the Pint of Science team, I’m thrilled to bring inspiring research from the lab to the ...
Marjolein Heddes
Lead Venue Manager
I'm a Postdoc at the Helmholtz in Munich investigating our biological clock. I love meeting new people and talk about the fascinating world of science. I think combining the best things in life: beer, science and nice company, is always a good idea!
Reggie van der Kwast
Lead Website manager
At the TUM, my group studies the heart’s hidden wiring, the nerve network that keeps your heart beating in rhythm, to understand how it changes during heart disease and how to repair it. I believe science should be as accessible as your local bar, so I'm happy to combine both with the Pint team!
TengTeng Xu
Fundraising & Finance
I'm a PhD student studying the metabolism of cancer cells and how it differs from normal cells. I love doing science in the lab but also I believe scientific discoveries become impactful when they can reach everyone's life, therefore I'm deeply invested in making science publicly available!
Daniel Veselinovic
Publicity & Social Media
I studied Molecular and Cellular Biology at LMU with a focus on diabetes research before moving into Munich’s biotech startup scene, where I combine my scientific background with a passion for communication. As an extrovert, I enjoy turning complex science into stories everyone can understand.
Lukas Blaas
Publicity & Social Media
I’m a PhD student at the TUM studying how mitochondria and the proteasome communicate in fat cells, and how metabolism and protein quality control shape cellular stress responses. I’m passionate about making science understandable and sharing the hidden stories inside our cells.
Nandana Nanda
Venue manager
I’m a Neurobiology enthusiast and PhD student at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry, studying the brain systems that let you read this—and make me forget where I left my pipette. I’m curious how the brain builds memories and makes decisions, including questionable ones like “one more drink”.
Luciana Almeida
Website manager
I’m a biologist passionate about microbiology and molecular biology, currently researching the microbiome at LMU. I’m fascinated by how microorganisms shape human health and the environment, and I want to make these scientific insights engaging and understandable for everyone, not just scientists.
Zeynep Koçberber
Speaker coordination
I'm Zeynep Koçberber, a PhD student at the Technical University of Munich. I'm interested in metabolism, especially how fat cells work. I love talking about science and can't wait to meet you at Pint of Science!
Ioanna Garefalaki
Speaker coordination
I’m Ioanna, an epigenetics and evolution researcher at LMU sorting out biological signal from technical noise. I’m passionate about public science communication because democracy relies on informed citizens, and learning new things together helps all of us make better choices at the ballot box.
Mariia Usoltseva
Speaker coordination
I am a PhD student at TUM, where I research how satellite data can help us understand the effects of climate change on glaciers. I love listening to people passionate about their research and want to help give them a bigger stage to do so!