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Dr. Kristina Hopfensperger

virologist and science communicator


Main focus: HIV, virology, scicomm

Websites/blogs: https://www.immunologisch.org/ , https://www.instagram.com/immuno.logisch/

Languages: English, German

City: Ulm

State: Baden-Wuerttemberg

Country: Germany

Topics: hiv/aids, social media

Services: Talk, Moderation, Workshop management, Coaching, Interview

  Willing to travel for an event.

  Willing to talk for nonprofit.

Personal note:

Hi, I'm Dr. Kristina Hopfensperger. A scientist, communicator and journalist.

During my scientific studies, I learned how to write scientific texts for journals. I also learned how to present scientific data at conferences.

But nobody taught me how to explain to my family what I actually do all day. Why exclude people who are not experts but are still interested in the subject? So I took up the subject of science communication. Initially as a hobby in my spare time. In 2021, I decided to study part-time to become more professional. I completed my journalism degree at the end of 2023.

Now I pursue both passions: I am an active researcher and a specialized journalist/speaker.

I use my professional expertise to advance my research. At the same time, I discuss various scientific topics with my readers/followers on my blog and Instagram channel. I also work as a freelance science journalist.

One thing is particularly important to me: that as many people as possible understand my speeches/texts.

Bio:

Journalistic training:
2023: KlarText writing seminar
Klaus Tschira Foundation and National Institute for Science Communication (NaWik)

2021-2023: Journalism studies (specialized journalist)
Freie Journalistenschule Berlin
(part-time)

2021: Workshop Science Communication via Social Media
National Institute for Science Communication (NaWik)

2021: Summer School - Science Communication
‚Wissenschaft im Dialog‘

2020: Basic seminar on science communication
National Institute for Science Communication (NaWik)

2018: ‚Spektrum der Wissenschaft’ writing workshop
‚Spektrum der Wissenschaft’ publishing house

Scientific education:
2021-today: Postdoctoral researcher
Institute of Medical Virology and Epidemiology of Viral Diseases
University Hospital Tübingen
HIV research

2017-2021: Doctorate
International Graduate School for Molecular Medicine Ulm
Institute for Molecular Virology Ulm
University Hospital Ulm

2015-2017: Master of Science
Study program Molecular Medicine
University of Ulm

2011-2015: Bachelor of Science
Study program Molecular Medicine
University of Ulm