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 |
| Emilie JAQUIÉRY – Eli Lilly and Company Sr Brand Manager Alzheimer’s Disease |
| Jérémie GUIGNARD – Cochlear Senior Manager, Research EMEA |
| Karine BIEDERMANN-CIAPALA – CHUV Director of The Center of Experimental Therapeutics |
| 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 Junior Project Manager, Biomedical Data Science Center |
| Jean‑Paul ABBHÜL – Roche Global AI Strategy Lead |
| Luca SANTUARI – Health 2030 Genome Center Senior Bioinformatician |
| Roberto COLOTTI – CHUV Director of Operations, Biomedical Data Science Center |
| 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 |
| Maïra SEIDL – Medtronic Affera Marketing Manager, Western Europe |
| A5. Global Health & Therapeutic Innovation |
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| Beata KUSMIDER – Medicines for Malaria Venture Early Development and Safety Associate |
| 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 – 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 |
| Émilie STAUB – Nyon Region Environmental Delegate |
| Jean Enno CHARTON – Merck Group 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 Army Deputy Head of Environment and Sustainability for Defence |
| 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), Neuroacademia Science Mediator, Co-author of illustrated children’s books & Coordinator |
| 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 |
| Emma BARBIER – CareHomie Co‑Founder |
| Kyriakos KOKKORIS – SYKK AI Co‑Founder |
| Moustafa HOUMANI – Lemna Bio Co‑Founder & CEO |
| 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 |