Members

Suliana Manley
Full professor
PhD, physics, Harvard University 2004
Office: BSP427
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Doctoral student
MSc, physics, EPFL 2020
I am studying the relationships between mitochondrial networks and nucleoid motion using concepts from graph theory and topology. I also am developing Deep Learning methods for in silico labeling of microscopy images, to recover fluorescence information from label-free images.
   
Doctoral student
MSc, molecular biosciences, Heidelberg University 2021
I am studying the interplay between the microtubule network and lipid droplet dynamics. To this end, I exploit molecular biology and super resolution microscopy techniques.
   
Doctoral student
MPhil, chemistry, University of Cambridge 2022
I’m a chemist with a strong interest in advancing our understanding of biological systems through super-resolution microscopy methods. Currently, my research involves exploring surface modifications that enable label-free DNA-PAINT techniques using Interferometric Scattering Microscopy (iSCAT).
   
Postdoctoral fellow
PhD, biomedicine/integrative life sciences, University of Helsinki 2022
Office: BSP428
[email protected]
I am a chemist turned mitochondria enthusiast. Using molecular biology, super-resolution microscopy and smart imaging techniques, I aim to decipher the complex behavior of the tiny intruders that live inside our cells, mitochondria, and how this affects their genetics, function and the health of the cell as a whole.
   
Postdoctoral fellow
PhD, neuroscience, University of Copenhagen 2021
Office: BSP424
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I really enjoy the challenge of maximizing resolution with super resolution microscopy to understand ultrastructural changes in cells. Through the combination of expansion microscopy with dSTORM, STED, and iSIM, I am addressing questions concerning centrioles as well as mitochondria. The goal is to improve our understanding of specific protein-protein interactions and to learn of their consequences on organelle function.
   
Doctoral student
MSc, computational biology, University College London (UCL) 2023
Office: BSP425
[email protected]
I combine experiment and computation to investigate mitochondrial quality control mechanisms. I use smart microscopy to zoom in on these dynamic communication hubs in the cell, keeping in mind the evolutionary context of mitochondria as ancient endosymbionts.
   
Doctoral student
MSc, physics, University of Buenos Aires 2022
Office: BSP428
[email protected]
I am passionate about improving the quantitative understanding of living systems. My research is focused on the development of smart microscopy techniques and image analysis tools to study cellular dynamics.
   
Willi Stepp
Postdoctoral fellow
PhD, physics, Technical University Munich 2020
Office: BSP425
[email protected]
I’m working on smart imaging solutions for dynamic biological events using optical and computational tools. For this purpose, I’m implementing hardware control in Python/Java, on-the-fly image processing and custom-built microscope systems.
   
Doctoral student
MSc, biotechnology, ETH Zurich 2016
Office: BSP429.1
[email protected]
I am interested in quantifying protein interaction with label-free microscopy. To achieve this, I combine DNA-PAINT with interferometric scattering microscopy (iSCAT).
   
HFSP Cross-Disciplinary Postdoctoral fellow
PhD, engineering, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia 2020
My research focuses on the design and development of versatile, smart microscopy architectures, with the ultimate goal of maximizing the information retrieved by each measurement. Currently, I am leveraging field-programmable gate arrays, fast computational tools, spatial light modulators, and many optical components to realise a multiplexed tracking system.
   
Postdoctoral fellow
PhD, Biology, EMBL & University of Heidelberg 2020
Office: BSP429.1
I am combining in situ cryo-electron tomography with super-resolution light microscopy and live-cell imaging. My ultimate goal is to visualize cellular architecture and organelle dynamics at high-resolution, live and in color.
   
Irina Lopez
Administrative assistant
Office: BSP426
Phone: +41 21 693 46 19
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Laboratory technician
Office: BSP423
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Engineer
Office: BSP425
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