At our upcoming “Careers in Science” networking and orientation session, participants will connect with alumni and invited speakers from a wide range of fields. This is your chance to engage in meaningful discussions, explore diverse career paths, and gain valuable insights and advice.
Alumni will be located in three themed zones for easy navigation:
Zone A: Health & Biomedical Data Research
Biotech, pharma, clinical work, medical devices, bioinformatics, public health
Zone B: Environment, Plants & Science–Society
Sustainability, agritech, ecology, conservation, public policy, science communication, education
Zone C: Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Startups, emerging technologies, IP, strategic management, leadership
Zone A – Health & Biomedical Data
| A1. Biomedical Research, Clinical Science & Pharma |
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| Arnaud FELBER – Teleflex Head of R&D Partnerships & Drug Coating Development |
| Axel de TONNAC – Rivia Clinical Solutions Partner |
| Christopher DUMAYNE – CSL Principal Scientist in Translational Research |
| Jérémie GUIGNARD – Cochlear Senior Manager, Research EMEA |
| Karine BIEDERMANN-CIAPALA – CHUV Director of The Center of Experimental Therapeutics |
| Laetitia GALEA – Petits Pas Santé | Xsensio | flowbone SA Co-Founder and Project Lead, Regulatory and Clinical Lead & Head of Clinical Affairs |
| Pamela VALDÉS – Haya Therapeutics Manager, Preclinical Project Management & Translational Scientist |
| Quentin GASSER – Merck Group Media formulation & USP Compliance |
| A2. Bioinformatics, Biomedical Data & AI in Health |
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| Allison BURNS – EPFL Bioinformatician at the BICC |
| Floriana MISCEO – CHUV Project Manager, Biomedical Data Science Center |
| Jean‑Paul ABBUEHL – Roche Global AI Strategy Lead |
| Luca SANTUARI – SIB/HUG Senior Bioinformatician |
| Roberto COLOTTI – CHUV Director of Operations, Biomedical Data Science Center |
| Romain GOSSELIN – Gosselin Databio Biostatistician and AI Ethics Expert |
| Romain GROUX – Hedera Dx Senior Bioinformatics Research Engineer |
| A3. Microbiology, Diagnostics & Laboratory |
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| Amanda LURASCHI – Resistell Senior Microbiologist |
| Azzedine LACHHAB – Labor Team Sales Manager Romandie – Ticino |
| Marion ARUANNO – CHUV FAMH Microbiologist |
| A4. Medtech & Health Marketing |
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| Evelyne NGUYEN – Cytiva Senior Commercial Marketing Manager |
| Emilie JAQUIÉRY – Eli Lilly and Company Sr Brand Manager Alzheimer’s Disease |
| Maïra SEIDL – Medtronic Affera Marketing Manager, Western Europe |
| Tanja HAUSHERR – cdots Senior consultant in regulatory affairs |
| A5. Global Health & Therapeutic Innovation |
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| Beata KUSMIDER – Medicines for Malaria Venture Manager, Program Leadership |
| Dominique BESSON – Medicines for Malaria Venture Associate Director, Discovery Data & BD Alliance Management |
| Robin DENHARDT ERIKSSON – Medicines for Malaria Venture Manager, PK/PD Modelling |
Zone B – Sustainability, Environment, Plants & Science–Society
| B1. Environment, AgriTech, Sustainability & Conservation |
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| Andrzej KURENDA – Vivent sárl Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) |
| David NUSBAUMER – AKYmed | Sustainable Ocean Alliance | Solar Impulse Foundation Expert in Animal Reproduction & Conservation |
| Élise BLATTI – WWF Project Manager |
| Jean Enno CHARTON – Merck KGaA Head of Sustainable Business Transformation |
| Marie‑Sophie RENEVIER – Federal Office for the environment Water Quality Specialist |
| Max KRÜGER – Spectrum Value Management & Agrosustain Investment Manager & Board Member |
| Pierrick BURI – Swiss Armed Forces Deputy Head of Environment and Sustainability for Defence |
| Sandra JOHNSON – Independent Consultant |
| B2. Science Communication, Education & Science–Society |
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| Anne-Laure PITTET – Institute of Global Health, University of Geneva Coordinator & Lecturer, CAS in Health Promotion & Community Health |
| Aude RAPET – Swiss 3RCC Scientific Officer |
| Aurélie LATTION – Global Stress & Resilience Network (GSRNet), Neuracademia Science Mediator, Author of illustrated children’s books & Coordinator |
| Inessa PETERS – LabWissen GmbH Gründerin & Empower-Expertin |
| Patrycja LURIE – University of Geneva Coordinator, PhD School in Life Sciences |
| Ruth DEBERNARDI – Forest and Food Sciences HAFL | HEP Vaud Lecturer |
| Tanika BAWA – Infinity Communications Junior Medical Copywriter |
| Veneta GERGANOVA – Unframe Agency Co-Founder, Science Communications Specialist |
Zone C – Innovation, Strategy & Entrepreneurship
| C1. Innovation, Startups & Tech Entrepreneurship |
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| Anthony (Youri) Aho – PB&B SA CEO & Co‑Founder |
| Ana Claudia MARQUES – Novigenix SA IP Manager |
| Kyriakos KOKKORIS – SYKK AI Co‑Founder |
| C2. Strategy, Societal Impact & Leadership |
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| Colette BICHSEL – CSEM (Swiss technology innovation center) Expert |
| Galyna PIDPRUZHNYKOVA – Independent Strategy Consultant, Executive & Conscious Leadership Coach |
| Ksenia TUGAY – Groupe Mutuel Strategic Project Manager |