Team Assistant

After finishing my Bachelor studies in law, I was awarded a scholarship for Master studies in International Business Law at the Central European University (Hungary). Currently, I am the team assistant to Prof. Bernhagen, Prof. Wahl and Dr. Georgakis. When I am out of the office, I love to spend time with my daughter and son. 

Technical Assistant

I am originally from Pakistan but completed the Master’s program at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences in Germany. In 2024, I joined the Deep Vasc Lab as a technical assistant. I am excited about gaining knowledge in modern technologies and applying my experiences for a meaningful cause. In my leisure time, I enjoy experimenting with recipes, writing blogs and reading books.

PhD student

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology. Subsequently, I pursued a master's degree in computational biology, where I became fascinated by the application of machine learning in human disease research. In 2023, I joined the Deep Vasc Lab to identify novel biomarkers of subclinical atherosclerosis using computer vision and machine learning techniques. In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar, traveling, exploring science beyond my field, and watching movies.

PhD student

I hold dual Masters' degrees in Biology from University of Mumbai and Epidemiology from Utrecht University. I joined the Deep Vasc Lab in 2023 as a PhD student. My work in Dr. Georgakis' research group focuses on unraveling cell-specific immune mechanisms across various stroke subtypes through the analysis of multi-omics data. Beyond my research, I am passionate about my work as scientific editor and am deeply committed to science communication and writing.

PhD Student

I studied veterinary medicine for my bachelor's degree and life science informatics for my master's degree. After my master thesis, I joined a biotech company to identify drug targets for cardiovascular diseases. Three years working in industry made me think about the gap between academia prototypes and commercial applications. Currently I'm working on the topic 'Vascular aging as a contributor to cerebrovascular diseases' to pursue a doctor's degree.

Clinician-Scientist

Born and raised in Munich, I studied at LMU Medical School and obtained my medical license in 2024. After conducting research projects in pursuit of a doctoral degree under the supervision of Martin Dichgans, I joined the lab in 2023. I am driven by the question of how inflammation affects morphology and microenvironment of atherosclerotic plaques, as well as how its molecular agents can be leveraged to advance diagnostics and therapeutic options. To that end, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the AtherOMICS vascular biobank and participate in associated research efforts.

PhD Student

I am from China and pursued my studies in Clinical Medicine at Jilin University, where I earned both a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and a Master's degree in Neurosurgery. In 2023, I was awarded the 4-year LMU-CSC scholarship and joined Dr. Georgakis' research team as a PhD candidate. My research focuses on identifying novel biomarkers for atherosclerosis using omics data and machine learning techniques. Outside the lab, I enjoy reading, playing badminton, and snowboarding.

PhD Student

I completed my medical and master's studies in Neurology at the Southern Medical University of China in 2023 and joined the Deep Vasc Lab to complete my PhD in 2024. My current research focus is on atherosclerosis imaging for assessing stroke risk and offer novel insights into stroke prevention. In am enjoying the motivating environment at the Georgakis lab. Outside of research, I like running having recently completed a full marathon in 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Postdoctoral researcher

I am a medical doctor specializing in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics in Italy. I also hold a PhD in Biophysics in Germany. I joined Dr. Georgakis' research group to advance studies in genetics, multiomics, and risk prediction modeling for cardiovascular diseases, with a particular emphasis on stroke. In my spare time, I enjoy studying languages and immersing myself in literature.

Postdoctoral researcher

I am originally from Poland and earned my degrees in Clinical Psychology and Molecular Neurosciences. I earned my PhD with a focus on Neuroimaging of small vessel disease. In 2023, I graduated from medical school at TU München. Currently, while working in the pharmaceutical industry, I have joined Marios Georgakis group at the ISD to explore the genomic architecture of circulating cytokines and inflammatory pathways, particularly as potential drug targets for autoimmune diseases.

Doctoral student

I am a 5th year medical student at the LMU Munich and I joined the lab in October 2024 for pursuing my medical doctorate. My work focuses on expanding the biobank and investigating the histology of the human atherosclerotic plaque. I mainly explore the histopathological features of carotid plaques and subsequently the clinical implications of the collected data. Apart from my work in the lab I enjoy winter sports like skiing and find great interest in fashion and design.

Doctoral student

I am originally from Greece and I completed my medical studies in Thessaloniki in 2024. In 2025 I joined Dr. Georgakis’ lab to gain research experience in the field of cerebrovascular diseases und to pursue my goal of becoming a clinical scientist. Currently my work is focused on detecting drug targets for cerebral small vessel disease using insights from human genetic analyses. In my free time I enjoy running, playing basketball and reading books.