JUSCOR Board members

Board position: President
Lab: Bodenmiller lab
Nationality: German
Scientific background: Molecular Medicine
Fun fact: Loves gardening
Favorite book: "The third twin" by Ken Follet
Favorite drink: Coffee


 

As a PhD student in the Bodenmiller lab, Tatjana focuses on the tumor immune environment of breast cancer and how this can be modelled in vitro and exploited to better understand immunosuppression. Outside the lab she enjoys hiking, doing sports, traveling, reading and spending time with friends and family.

Board position: Vice President & IT
Lab: Bodenmiller lab
Nationality: German
Scientific background: Molecular Oncology & Immunology
Fun fact: Entire family born on Thursdays
Favorite book: The Storyteller
Favorite drink: Miro Coffee


Alina is a PhD student at the Bodenmiller Lab, dedicated to unraveling effects of cancer therapy on cellular ecosystems in patient-derived ex vivo systems. By integrating multiplexed imaging and single-cell analysis, she aims to advance our understanding of precision medicine. When not in the lab, she is exploring new hiking trails in the scenic Swiss mountains, enjoying a swim in the Zürisee or on her way to gather wonderful memories with friends.

Board position: Events
Lab: Joller lab
Nationality: Slovenian
Scientific background: Microbiology and Biotechnology
Fun fact: Swam in the arctic ocean in December
Favorite book: I need to read way more to pick
Favorite drink: Mojito with extra mint and lime


After getting a bachelor in Microbiology and a master in Biotechnology Eva shifted her focus towards immunology. She is a PhD student in the Joller lab, where she is studying how memory T cells in heterologous challenges impact disease susceptibility in a murine setting. Outside the lab she enjoys videogames, experimenting in the kitchen, singing, doing sports and occasionally arts and crafts.
 

Board position: Communications
Lab: Kümmerli lab
Nationality: Indian
Scientific background: Microbial Biotechnology
Fun fact: Loves video games and Zürisee
Favorite book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Favorite drink: Pint of Guiness

Sukrit is a PhD student in the Kümmerli lab, working on the evolution of pathogen-pathogen interactions in polymicrobial infections. Using in vitro experimental evolution and samples isolated from hospital patients, Sukrit aims to uncover the evolutionary trajectories of pathogens that allow for their survival under various stresses. Outside of labwork, Sukrit enjoys video games, trying new beers, and walks around the city.

Board position: Finances
Lab: Joller lab
Nationality: Iran
Scientific background: Biomedicine
Fun fact: Enjoys playing chess
Favorite book: The Half-Blood Prince
Favorite drink: Islay Scotch

Nima is a PhD student studying the implications of infectious histories on murine T cells facing subsequent immune challenges. He studied biomedicine during his bachelor and master studies at the University of Zurich. In his free time, he enjoys editing videos, annoying his friends with his harry potter knowledge, and playing board games or video games.