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Melek Firat Altay
City Coordinator
I am a neurobiologist and postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University. My work focuses on modulating immune responses to alleviate Alzheimer's disease pathology. I am passionate about science communication and thrilled to be part of the Pint of Science team in the US!
Shilpi Sehgal
Event manager
Ever wondered how a temporary organ grows, communicates, and supports life for nine months? I am a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford studying the placenta, vital in pregnancy yet still mysterious. I use stem cell models and genomics to study complications and help bring science to the community.
Castro Johnbosco
Event manager
I am a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University working at the interface of bioengineering and neuro-oncology. I recently moved to the US. I enjoy spending time in nature, exploring hiking trails, and playing soccer.
Pankaj Gupta
Event manager
I am a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University studying how large-scale brain circuits generate behavior. I combine neural recordings, computational modeling, and biologically inspired AI to uncover how distributed brain regions interact during learning and skilled movement.
Silvia Melzi
Event manager
Sleepy for as long as I can remember, I grew up curious about biology and ended up studying what makes my own brain unique—and sleepy. I am a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford studying the neurobiology of narcolepsy, a condition I have lived with since childhood, and I enjoy communicating science.
Izabela Kowalczyk
Event manager
I am a postdoctoral research fellow at Stanford studying early embryonic development, focusing on heart valve formation and the influence of the maternal environment. New to the Bay Area, I am excited to organize Pint of Science and connect with others to share our passion for science.
Csenge Rezi
Event manager
I'm a postdoc at Stanford studying how a tiny cell compartment called the primary cilia – aka the cell’s antenna – helps during lung damage and healing. I love meeting others to share science ideas, and in my free time, I enjoy nature, running, and cycling.