About Me — Personal Journey

Figure 1. Personal photo from Bruxelles.

In 2015, I graduated top of my class in Biotechnology at the University of Montenegro with a 1.4 GPA (German system), earning a pestigious 9-month governmental research internship at the Institute of Marine Biology. Early on, I learned to navigate complex academic systems while staying focused on what mattered most — curiosity, rigor, and perseverance.

Fascinated by the immune system’s elegance, I built my own foundation in immunology through self-driven study — completing MOOCs on edX and Coursera, and volunteering as a tutor on Khan Academy. This independence taught me to think critically and synthesize concepts across disciplines.

In 2020, I connected with the founder of the Personalized Medicine Podcast (now co-founder of OVO Labs), who became an early mentor and supported my transition to Germany. Soon after, I was accepted to the University of Göttingen with a DAAD scholarship to pursue advanced cardiovascular science.

Logo of the German Academic Exchange Service: A blue circle wherein is written DAAD in white capital letters.

I completed my Master’s with distinction (1.9 GPA, top 5 of my cohort). Then, at Ulm University, I joined a pioneering lung physiology group, where I worked under a neurodivergent supervisor and attended my first Immuno-Oncology Symposium — the spark that solidified my scientific identity. I was also elected as student representative – first recognition of my leadership skills.

Today, I work at a GMP-certified CDMO in immunotherapy — the field I once only dreamed of. I began as a technical operator and soon expanded my role: contributing to LIMS implementation, Advanced Flow Cytometry PQ Excel validation, initiating internal QC Talks, and supporting public STEM outreach. Each project strengthened my drive to bridge operations and innovation — turning challenges into prototypes for better systems.

Alongside my work, I founded ImmunoCards and launched 100 Days of Immunology, sharing accessible, mechanistic insights to make immunology both educational and inspiring.

Foto von Pavel Danilyuk: https://www.pexels.com/de-de/foto/forschung-monitore-uberwachung-forscher-8442105/

My father taught me that every person — from CEO to janitor — deserves the same respect. That human-first compass guides how I build science: inclusive, empathetic, and purpose-driven.

“I am the daughter of underrecognized brilliance — carrying forward that light through science, teaching, and discovery.”