Conservationist Merlin Tuttle protects bat populations worldwide through education and photography.
Nicole Kilian
Nicole is currently pursuing her habilitation in biology, investigating the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum at the Centre for Infectious Diseases at Heidelberg University Hospital. Beyond her research, Nicole is an avid street art photographer, recreational painter, and opera lover.
Madhu Bhaskaran: “As an engineer, you will always have to find a solution to problems in the world”
Professor Madhu Bhaskaran creates devices to assess the biometrics of the human body and helps patients feel again.
Canan Dağdeviren: “Follow your dream because life is too short to follow someone else’s”
Bioengineer Canan Dağdeviren is living her dream, decoding physical patterns of the human body in order to diagnose and cure diseases.
Becky Smethurst: “My hobby is my job, with a bit of extra stress”
Your “friendly neighborhood astrophysicist” Becky Smethurst is enthusiastically exploring the universe and educating us along the way.
Albert Zink: Mummies link us to the past
Albert Zink, director at the Institute for Mummy Studies, investigates remains from the past to bring ancient stories to life.
André Isaacs: “Be okay with making mistakes”
Through teamwork and respect, Isaacs is forming lasting relationships with his students and building a community around dance.
Breaching the wall: How malaria parasites enter the human brain
Researchers uncover how malaria infiltrates the blood–brain barrier and contributes to disease severity.
Faith Osier: “Throw yourself wholeheartedly into what you do”
With research groups spread over two continents, Osier is striving to eliminate malaria through her groundbreaking work in immunology, advocacy and awareness.