JUSCOR Board members

Board position: President
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: Vice President & IT & Creative
Lab: Polymenidou Lab
Nationality: German
Scientific background: chemistry & biochemistry
Fun fact: working on a sculpture
Favorite book: Ready Player One
Favorite drink: Spezi

Niklas is a PhD student in the Polymenidou Lab, dedicated to uncovering the mechanisms behind the neurodegenerative diseases amytrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia. Outside the lab, he enjoys sports both in and out of the water, expressing his creativity, and spending time with family and friends over aperos and board games.

Board position: Finances & 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: Events
Lab: Joller lab
Nationality: French
Scientific background: Immunology & Cellular Biology
Fun fact: Not a real French: doesn’t like baguette or foie gras
Favorite book: The last two books finished were travel guides
Favorite drink: Moscow mule

Morgane is a postdoctoral researcher in the Joller lab, where she studies the role of Treg-derived TGF-β in viral infections and tissue repair. Outside the lab, she enjoys exploring the city with friends, playing video or board games, and cooking, though success rates may vary.

Board position: Events
Lab: Bodenmiller Lab
Nationality: Irish
Scientific background: Biochemistry
Fun fact: loves history
Favorite book: Imperium
Favorite drink: Guiness

John is a PhD student in the Bodenmiller Lab, working on developing methods for studying tumors and their microenvironment. He aims to improve our understanding of tumor biology by looking at the spatial distribution of as many proteins as possible. When he’s not at his desk, he can be found training Brazillian Jiu Jitsu, the art of tying people into knots with their clothes, a skill he hopes will solve his all of his problems.