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Laura Baquero Galvis
City Coordinator
I’m a fifth-year graduate student from the University of Washington working at Columbia University. My project focuses on understanding how mutations acquired by hematopoietic stem cells transform them into cancer cells during aging. I am passionate about different forms of science communication, pa…
Sabina Marciano
City Coordinator
Postdoc at WCM working on women's health (menopause effects in Parkinson's)
Diede Broekaart
City Coordinator
I'm a Dutch neuroscientist and former postdoc at Mount Sinai Hospital where I focused 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 coordinate Pint of Science again!
Claire Coleman
Event manager
I'm a second 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.
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 dri…
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!
Lieke Michielsen
Event manager
I'm 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 organize Pint of Science to NYC again and connect with the community over conversations and a…
Thijs Roumen
Event Manager
I am faculty in Information Science and Computer Science at Cornell Tech, on the beautiful Roosevelt Island, I lead the Matter of Techlab, we build novel computer interfaces for people to control machines (3D printers, lasercutters) that make physical things, and assistive technology for people with…
Xinran Ma
Event Manager
I am a postdoctoral researcher at Mount Sinai working on lung regeneration and fibrotic disease. I received my PhD from Columbia University and have a strong interest in science communication and community engagement. I love finding clear, creative ways to share science beyond academia, which is why…
Sabrina Phanor
Event Manager
I'm a fifth year PhD student in the Genetics and Development program at Columbia Univeristy Medical Center. My research focuses on a RNA binding protein that could be associated with a neuro-developmental disease. Outside of lab, I love working out, martial arts, and making memories with my friends.…
Anjaly Menon
Event Manager
I’m a postdoctoral researcher at the Baruch College, CUNY. I am an experimental nuclear physicist working in sPHENIX experiment at RHIC (Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider), BNL (Brookhaven National Laboratory).
Shruti Iyer
Event Manager
I’m a postdoctoral fellow at Mount Sinai working on disease modeling and drug discovery in the neuroscience space. When not at the bench, I participate in mentoring and science communication opportunities. I love traveling, writing, theater, and finding nerdy things to do in NYC.
Laura Quevedo
Event Manager
I'm a Spanish postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University studying stem cell biology in aging and leukemia. I love doing science and believe that making it accessible is essential. Excited to bring that spirit to Pint of Science NYC!
Emma Young
Event Manager
I'm a second year PhD student at Mount Sinai, working on drug design for a rare neurological disease using structural biology and computational drug discovery techniques. On my free time I love to bake and climb!