Meet The Team

“The formula for a good scientist? Start with knowledge, add sharp observation, fold in creativity and logic, keep the mind open, and don’t forget the most important reagent: persistence.” Drawn by nature into science’s heaven and hell—and attracted others who share the same obsession. Off the bench, devoted dancer and winter swimmer.

I explore how macrophages and other antigen-presenting cells shape cancer immunity. Started my journey with NKT cells and now I dive deeper into the tumor microenvironment. Outside the lab, I recharge by the sea, most happily on the shores of Kefalonia.

I’m an interdisciplinary chemist with experience in bioactive small‑molecule synthesis, compound screening and early drug discovery, in both academia and industry. Working at the chemistry–biology interface to turn molecules into answers about biological systems and novel therapeutics. I enjoy collaborative science, targeted drug delivery and anything that lives where chemistry meets biology. When I’m not in the lab, you’ll probably find me dancing, becoming overly invested during TTRPs or happily chasing curiosity wherever it leads

Big data is only as powerful as the questions behind it. Through bioinformatics, I try to reveal structure within biological complexity.

I explore how the tumor microenvironment rewires antigen-presenting cells  and I’m convinced the immune system already knows the perfect recipe for defeating cancer. When I’m not investigating immune pathways, you’ll find me cooking, tasting, or traveling in search of my next culinary inspiration. 

I’m a PhD student exploring human T cells while running a chip project that proves even microfluidics can have a bad attitude. When I’m not trying to convince flow cytometry to behave, I’m busy pretending I know exactly what my data means. Science may be complicated, but at least my enthusiasm is fully activated… unlike some of my T cells.

When in doubt, go with the Flow 

harnessing innate–adaptive immune axis, ”as it was”….leaving home for the coastline. Behind me you see the view from BSRC Fleming!

I like developing mathematical models and deep learning methods to answer questions in cancer.

I investigate antigen-presenting cells in cancer, because the tumour microenvironment is acting kinda sussy. 

In research we trust - fueling discovery behind the scenes.

Neural components play an important role in shaping how tumors develop, invade, and spread by influencing the immune system. We’re interested in uncovering these fascinating connections, and I enjoy being part of this work and contributing to the many small details that bring the bigger picture together.

A zig-zag biologist with XP in a variety of fields; from  Tau-induced neurodegeneration in worms to CRISPR engineering as well as in GMP-translation of cell therapies in the biotech sector. My mission now is to ensure adequate funding is secured for the lab and manage all the associated admin hustle so that my lab colleagues can focus on advancing their science! I 'm also a father (son born in 2015), enjoy nature and non-fiction books and I love playing Subbuteo or chess!