Diede Broekaart

Diede Broekaart

City Co-ordinator

I'm a neuroscientist from the Netherlands, working at Mount Sinai Hospital where I focus on cellular susceptibility to neurodegeneration and the interface between blood and brain. I'm passionate about making science education accessible to all and I'm very excited to be part of PoS in Gotham City!

Luiza Carvalho

Luiza Carvalho

Event manager

I'm a Brazilian scientist at Rockefeller University with a background in stem cells, studying the molecular basis of metabolic diseases and cancer linked to obesity. I love exploring NYC and sharing a beer with friends. Excited to bring PoS to NYC where science meets fun and connections over a drink…

Claire Coleman

Claire Coleman

Event manager

I'm a first year PhD student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, focusing on genetics and genomic sciences, particularly interested in computational biology and population genomics.

Elisa Fernández

Elisa Fernández

Event manager

I am the lab manager of a liver cancer research lab at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Outside of the lab I am mostly hiking, dancing and playing tennis, although I also enjoy a chill evening reading or playing board games. I am excited to discuss some fun science with everyone!

Kimberly Hartl

Kimberly Hartl

Event manager

I’m a postdoctoral researcher at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. My research focuses on colorectal cancer and novel treatment options. Outside of the lab, I enjoy doing sports, going to museums and concerts. Excited to show everybody what we are up to in the lab!

Lieke Michielsen

Lieke Michielsen

Event manager

I am a postdoc at Weill Cornell Medicine, working in computational biology. I develop methods to study alternative splicing in the brain, helping us understand its role in health and disease. I am excited to bring Pint of Science to NYC and connect with the community over conversation and a drink.

Elvire Roblin

Elvire Roblin

Event manager

I'm a postdoc at Weill Cornell Medicine, using deep learning to analyze cancer genomics. When I'm not untangling data, I’m out for a run or catching up with friends. Excited to bring Pint of Science to NYC, connecting scientists and the community in a fun setting!