Had the Kapitein lab in Bern for a retreat about smart microscopy for optogenetics - a lot of science, walking up the hill to look at our beautiful mountains and even a Jazz concert.
Outcome: new ideas, tired brains, and the beginning of something awesome.
Can’t wait for round 2 in Utrecht

This Wednesday @bgraedel.bsky.social defended his PhD — crowning an extraordinary scientific journey.
He showed how live-cell imaging and computational modeling can reveal and perturb cytoskeletal dynamics at micrometer and second-level scales.
Thanks Benjamin — a wild, inspiring ride! 🚀

Went to see Yayoi Kusama’s mind-bending art at the Beyeler Foundation in Basel. As a biologist, I tried to enjoy the art… but my brain kept yelling "nuclei!", “organoid!”, and “endocytosis!”. Here are some of my favorite accidental biology sightings. 🧬🎨🧫

@lhinderling.bsky.social just defended his PhD with highest honors! 🌟 From code to cells, he blends computation + biology like few can. Proud to have supervised such a brilliant scientist. Watch out—Lucien’s going far! 🚀
#PhDDefense #QuantBio #CellBiology #RisingStar

Sometimes you just have to escape to the mountains to stay sane. Snow still rules up high, but carrying skis through valleys is the price. Skiing in May? Worth every step. #MountainTherapy #SkiingInMay

Cloud attack on Matterhorn today