Alina Pushkarev

Dr. Alina Pushkarev, a marine microbiologist with a passion for exploring the wonders of the microscopic world! Alina earned her PhD by discovering a new family of light-reactive proteins, a groundbreaking achievement that she published in Nature. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Prof. Peter Hegemann at Humboldt University of Berlin. Her exciting work focuses on uncovering new optogenetic tools from unique natural sources, including the remarkable eyes of mantis shrimp and the intriguing fish louse. Get ready for a fascinating dive into the hidden world of light and life!