Female professors at MNF
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«Master of Thousands of Zebrafish»
Prof. Dr. Francesca Peri is the mistress of thousands of zebrafish. With their help she wants to understand how microglia, the brain immune cells
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«Sandra Luber and the modelling of future energy supply»
Theoretical chemist Sandra Luber is as versatile as the problems she tackles with her innovative way of computer modelling.
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«Don’t set yourselves limits, everything will be possible.»
Prof. Dr. Ravit Helled
A science team member of NASA’s Juno, Cassini and PLATO 2.0 missions and ESA’s JUICE mission Ravit Helled augments further UZH’s position in space sciences. -
«Your opportunities are not in the past»
Prof. Dr. Hanna Kokko
Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, Hanna Kokko had been an avid birdwatcher as a child, but studied physics and math. Only at the PhD level did she switch back to her old love. Her hobby is cooking and she runs the "Good Food Society", a cooking club for curious "chefs" who like to prepare foreign foods. -
"I take obstacles as challenges and find a way to use them to my advantage."
Prof. Dr. Florencia Canelli
Her research consists of studying the structure of matter, energy, space and time at the highest energies possible to understand the fundamental nature of our universe. Her current research is the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. -
«After the first two years of my degree, I knew I wanted a career in science.»
Prof. Dr. Laura Baudis
Physicist, Astroparticle Physics. Her research interests are in astroparticle physics and cosmology, in particular in the fields of direct dark matter detection and neutrino physics. -
«I think, therefore I am.»
Prof. Dr. Anna Beliakova
Mathematician, Low-Dimensional Topology. -
«Constantly overcoming barriers is part and parcel of top-level research.»
Prof. Dr. Elena Conti
Biologist, Evolutionary Biology. The primary goal of her research is to understand the origin and evolution of plant diversity.
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«I enjoy being able to choose my own topics.»
Prof. Dr. Sara Irina Fabrikant
Geographer, Geographic Information Visualisation & Analysis. -
«Die Arbeit, die ich mache, ist unheimlich spannend.»
Prof. Dr. Eva Freisinger
Chemikerin, Bioanorganische Chemie. Eva Freisinger wurde in Deutschland geboren. Sie ist verheiratet und hat zwei Kinder. -
«The work ethic in the academic world is unique.»
Prof. Dr. Barbara Hellriegel
Zoologist, Mathematical Biology. Barbara Hellriegel is an external titular professor at the University of Zurich and teaches postgraduate and doctoral students in mathematical modelling and statistics. -
«My curiosity is what drives me.»
Prof. Dr. Barbara König
Behavioural scientist, Zoology. Barbara König researches animal behaviour. -
«You have to find the right people in the right places.»
Prof. Dr. Marta Manser
Biologist, Behavioural Science. Marta Manser is currently researching the communication behaviour of meerkats in the Kalahari. -
«I was always very fortunate with my mentors.»
Prof. Dr. Anne Müller
Biologist, Molecular Cancer Research. Anne Müller was born in Germany. She is married with two children.
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«I like having the power to make a difference.»
Prof. Dr. Ulrike Müller-Böker
Geographer, Human Geography
Ulrike Müller-Böker studies the lives of economically disadvantaged people in a world where the impact of globalization is being increasingly felt even in marginal regions. -
«At the end of my first year studying chemistry it was obvious that I’d found my vocation.»
Prof. Dr. Cristina Nevado Blázquez
Chemist, Organic Chemistry. Her research is focused on complex chemical synthesis and new organometallic reactions. -
«Research doesn't offer any panaceas, just perpetual fascination.»
Prof. Dr. Greta Patzke
Chemist, Inorganic Chemistry and Nanomaterials -
«You have to want to make your dreams come true.»
Prof. Dr. Esther Stoeckli
Biologist, Neurobiology. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms that underlie the establishment of neuronal circuits. -
«I want both - a challenging job and a family.»
Prof. Dr. Monica Zwicky
Biologist, Developmental Biology Monica Steinmann-Zwicky, was born to a Swedish mother and Swiss father in Zurich and grew up in Lausanne. She has two grown-up children, is a liaison professor of MNF.