About POP
Science shapes our world.
Most people are not part of the conversation.
We change that.
POP Impact Lab translates complex research into public dialogue. We bring cutting-edge topics into spaces where people already meet.
No jargon. No intellectual performance. No academic distance. Just real questions. And room to think.
We work with young researchers from ETH Zurich and UZH who want their work to matter beyond academia. Because knowledge should not stay behind closed doors. The public deserves access to the ideas that shape their future.
Who we are
Three women, different cultures, one shared refusal: letting the science that shapes our future stay out of reach.
Science Translator & Cognitive Explorer
Maria is a PhD candidate in molecular neurobiology at ETH Zurich, where she studies the long-term effects of stress on the brain. She is passionate about connecting science with society through communication, outreach, and policy. She has organized and moderated scientific events for audiences ranging from specialists to the general public.
Community Architect & Media Strategist
Jess builds networks at the intersection of media and culture, with experience managing communities of over 5,000 people. With a background at Forbes, she focuses on public-facing storytelling and has moderated events designed to spark collaboration beyond traditional institutional settings.
Biotech Innovator & Impact Builder
Alessandra holds a PhD from ETH Zurich, where she developed new non-invasive methods for early disease detection. She is a builder at heart, happiest in the space where research meets the real world. She loves joining the dots to turn scientific ideas into tools that have a direct impact on people's lives.
