We had the pleasure of welcoming back MGSE alumna, Dr Nadja Orthen, who gave an exciting and engaging talk titled "Behind the (lab-) building".
Dr. Orthen shared insights into her journey from completing her PhD to taking on her current leadership role as Deputy Head of Laboratory Building Services at TRON gGmbH,
Her talk was both inspiring and informative, showcasing the wide range of career opportunities!
 

MGSE alumni Dr Taylor Rystrom delivered an insightful talk titled “Bridging the gap between science and society: My transition from researcher to science communicator”.
Dr. Rystrom’s reflections provide valuable perspectives on career transitions within academia. 

MGSE PhD student Yangzi Wang has successfully defended his PhD thesis titled 'The role of the reproductive system in evolutionary adaptation: a genomic and transcriptomic perspective'.

The first MGSE Career Talk of 2025 took place on January 15th at the Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity. Our guest speaker, Dr. Natalie Scherff, delivered an insightful talk titled “Neither Fish nor Fowl – Working Between Academia and Industry.”
Dr. Scherff shared her experiences of balancing roles in both academia and industry, offering valuable perspectives on challenges and opportunities in both sectors. Her talk sparked engaging discussions among attendees, highlighting the diverse career paths available to researchers.
Stay tuned for more MGSE Career Talks throughout the year!