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Training week for the Swiss Biology Olympiad IBO|Suisse selective
Lecturing Cell Biology & Molecular Biology Methods as part of the intensive training week for talented Swiss students being selected for the International Biology Olympiad.
Swiss Biology Olympiad IBO|Suisse →
Light Up for Mito
September 20th 2025 saw hundreds of buildings around the world get lit up in green to raise awareness and funding for mitochondrial disease, a large group of diverse and often devastating genetic disorders still poorly known among the public and medical community, and in dire need of awareness and research to improve diagnosis and develop treatment.
World Mitochondrial Disease Week →
Manley lab rotation at the MBL Physiology Course
Woods Hole, US
"Physiology: Modern Cell Biology" brings together young scientists from around the world to learn cutting-edge techniques in cell biology, microscopy, and computational analysis in a high-intensity and creativity-driven environment.
MBL Physiology →
Mitochondrial Mini-Symposium
For the Mitochondrial Mini-Symposium @EPFL, we brought together leading researchers in the field (Tim Wai, Institute Pasteur Paris; Veronica Eisner, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Alexandra Brownstein, UCLA; Dorian Ziegler, UNIL) to share their latest findings and insights on mitochondrial biology.
EPFL Memento →
Training week of the Olimpíada Argentina de Biología (OAB)
Guest lectured a Cell and Molecular Biology seminar as part of the selective training program for the Argentine Biology Olympiad students to compete in the International and Iberoamerican Biology Olympiads.
Olimpíada Argentina de Biología →
EPFL Scientastic Festival
Presenting interactive demonstrations of advanced microscopy techniques and cellular biology research to engage the public of all ages with hands-on science activities at EPFL's annual science festival.
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MitoChat
Presenting our work at the global virtual seminar MitoChat series on mitochondrial research, a community which grew during COVID and continues to provide an invaluable platform to young researchers.
MitoTalks →
Shift to Bluesky
A "starter pack" to re-build and amplify a fresh and diverse mitochondriac community on Bluesky, as the academic community migrates into that platform as part of the broader shift toward decentralized social media and communication.
Join →Article about video competition
Writing and publishing an article analyzing the role of creative video content in science communication, highlighting innovative approaches to research dissemination through visual media.
Read Article →MYC article highlight
Featured coverage of research contributions and achievements from the Millennium Youth Camp, showcasing scientific work and innovations developed during this prestigious program.
View Highlight →"Pintó Colaborar (biología y evolución de la mitocondria)"
Discussing mitochondrial biology and evolution in Spanish, explaining complex cellular processes and recent research discoveries to make science accessible to Spanish-speaking audiences.
Listen →"Mitochondrial Musical"
Creating and presenting a musical video explaining mitochondrial function and research, combining scientific accuracy with creative presentation for the Global Young Scientist Summit 2021.
Watch Video →Nature Metabolism Cover page
Research work featured on the cover of Nature Metabolism, highlighting significant findings in cellular metabolism and mitochondrial function published in this prestigious journal.
View Cover →Press about Hamalainen et al.
Media coverage and press articles discussing the research publication by Hamalainen et al., highlighting collaborative work in mitochondrial biology and its clinical significance.
Read Press →Mitochondrial disease awareness day
Participating in advocacy and educational activities for Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week, helping to raise public awareness about mitochondrial diseases through outreach and community engagement.
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"Itrio-39"
Writing about the element Yttrium (Y-39) for a comprehensive guide to the periodic table, explaining rare earth elements and their applications in modern technology.
Read Article →"Did you know about MITO? - w/ Juan Landoni"
Discussing mitochondrial research and discoveries in English, covering current understanding of mitochondrial diseases and therapeutic approaches being developed in the field.
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"Ctrl+Z" (Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells)
Writing about induced pluripotent stem cells using computer metaphors, explaining how scientists can "ctrl+z" cellular development to return mature cells to their embryonic state.
Read Article →Iberoamerican Biology Olympiad
Serving as mentor and expert for the Iberoamerican Biology Olympiad, working with talented young biologists from Spanish and Portuguese- speaking countries to foster scientific excellence.
View Details →ENMC International Workshop on Treatment of mtDNA Maintenance Disorders
Participating in an elite international workshop bringing together clinicians, scientists, patient advocates and pharmaceutical representatives to develop consensus guidelines for treating mitochondrial DNA maintenance disorders.
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"Ctrl+F" (advent of CRISPR technologies)
Writing about CRISPR genome editing technology using computer interface metaphors, comparing genome editing to the familiar "find and replace" function to make the science accessible to general readers.
Read Article →MyScience Magazine
Serving as Editor-in-Chief of MyScience Magazine, leading editorial decisions and contributing written content to make cutting-edge research accessible to diverse audiences through engaging storytelling.
View Magazine →Translation of transcripts for mito-disease patient meeting
Providing professional translation services for the European Mitochondrial Disease Network annual meeting, facilitating communication between international researchers, clinicians, and patient families to advance mitochondrial disease understanding and treatment development.
Learn More →Mentor/expert – genome editing team
Serving as scientific mentor and genome editing expert for Finland's premier youth science program, guiding talented students through advanced CRISPR research projects while fostering the next generation of biotechnology innovators at this prestigious Technology Academy Finland initiative.
View Program →Science Communication & Public Outreach
Ctrl + Z — Cellular Reprogramming
Popular science article explaining induced pluripotent stem cells and how scientists can essentially "ctrl+z" cellular development, returning mature cells to their embryonic state.
Read Article →Mitochondrial Musical - GYSS
Creative video explaining mitochondrial function through music, combining scientific accuracy with artistic expression to make complex cellular processes accessible to diverse audiences.
Watch Video →
Yttrium 39 - Periodic Table
Educational content about rare earth elements and their applications in modern technology, part of a comprehensive guide to understanding the periodic table.
Read More →Dato Encerrado Podcast
Deep dive into mitochondrial biology and evolution, discussing the latest research findings and their implications for understanding cellular energy and disease.
Listen Now →
Ctrl + F — Genome Editing
Accessible explanation of CRISPR technology and its applications, comparing genome editing to the familiar "find and replace" function in text editors.
Read Article →Science Basement Podcast
Comprehensive discussion of mitochondrial research, covering current understanding of mitochondrial diseases and the latest therapeutic approaches being developed.
Listen Episode →
