The Team

Franziska Durst

Location coordinator

Just recently left academia to bring science closer to patients in being responsible for Medical Education at Novocure GmbH. Not only patients but all-science enthusiasts should be informed about what is happening! In my free time, I love to be in the nature going for a run, hike&fly or biking.

Dhyani Shah

Publicity Manager

I am an ardent PhD student at the Leibniz Institute for Immunotherapy, keen on contributing to the development and enhancement of anti-cancer therapies. Apart from Science, I throughly enjoy travelling to new places, trying out different cuisines, going on adventures and just being close to nature ;...

Jessica Sonbol

Partnership Coordinator | Speaker Counsellor

Hey all, I'm a PhD student in the field of Brain Metastasis. I'm passionate about understanding the role of my pro-tumoral target Trem2 on tumor-associated macrophages during organ colonization and hopefully also use it as a prospective therapeutic target. If you're interested, let's have a drink an...

Valerie Bezler

Location Leader

I love sports, veggies and science,
as roadbiking runner I grow my lung volume, as gardener I grow eggplants and as a scientist in the field of immunology I grow cells.
With passion you can grow a lot.

Currently working on my climbing skills and at the Lebniz Institute for Immunotherapy.

Elena Romero Fernández

Speaker Counsellor

Epigenome engineer pursuing a PhD to better understand immune cell behavior. I enjoy dancing, pottery, or reading a good book at a café. I find Pint of Science an essential social platform—after all, who doesn’t love learning about unlocking the mysteries of ourselves and our world from leading expe...

Abir Hussein

Location Leader

Chiara Suriano

Treasurer

I am a Ph.D. in Immuno-oncology and recently moved to Germany. When I am not working, I like to travel around. It's a pleasure to be part of the PoS because there are so many things to discover, and this is the coolest way of doing it.

Luise Aumüller

Publicity Manager | Website Manager

I'm a student at the University of Regensburg, doing my Master's degree in Biology. I'm super interested in biological research and science in general. Besides, I like sports, travelling and spending time with friends.

Kimaya Tekade

Central Teams Communicator | Publicity Manager

I am Kimaya, PhD student working in an immunology lab looking at broad range of topics. I am investigating the possible mechanisms regulating T cell expansion.
Outside the lab, you will find me watching movies, reading books, and catching up with my friends.

Rebecca Paintner

Website Manager

Hello out there. I'm Rebecca, I'm a Biology master student at the university of Regensburg, particularly interested in molecular biology. If I'm not studying for an exam or stuck in a lab, you can find me reading, hanging out with friends or biking from one event to another.

Clara Chaiban

Partnership Coordinator

Hello science enthusiasts! I am a PhD student working on identifying cancer mutations that can be targeted in circulating tumor cells. When I am not in the lab, you can either find me chatting with a friend over a coffee or spending some alone time in nature. As someone who is very excited about the...

Jonas Riefle

Head of Technology | City Coordinator Regensburg

Julia von-Poblotzki

City Coordinator Regensburg | Speaker Counsellor

Hi there, my name is Julia and I am a PhD student in the field of epigenetic immuno-oncology focusing on understanding how gene regulation by non-coding gene regulatory elements in T cells works. When I'm not in the lab, you'll mostly find me doing some kind of sports, especially running on the Rege...

Yih-Shiuan Lin

Speaker Counsellor