8 May 2025
FIAS
Europe/Zurich timezone

Ever wondered what it’s like to leave the lab and launch a startup? How researchers turn their scientific background into a business – and what that path really looks like? 

Join us for a career-focused event with Lidia Pieri, co-founder and CEO of Sibylla Biotech, and a former particle physicist. In her talk, Lidia will share insights from her path through academia into the biotech world—including the ups, the downs, and everything in between.

This event is organised by the Frankfurt International Graduate School for Science (FIGSS) and is open to all students, PhD candidates, and postdocs at Riedberg Campus.

Event Schedule:

 10:00–11:30 AM
Career Talk by Lidia Pieri (60-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute discussion)

12:00 PM
Lunch Break

2:00–4:30 PM
Small group discussions and 1:1 Q&A sessions with Lidia—an opportunity for personalized career advice

This event is tailored for students and PhD researchers from all disciplines, especially those interested in startups, spin-offs, and transitioning from academia to industry.

Registration is required to attend and to secure a slot for the afternoon sessions.

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FIAS
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