Science Café - Women Share Science

11. 2. 2025, 18:30 – 22:00

Prague House - Av. Palmerston 16, 1000 Bruxelles

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On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we invite you to an inspiring discussion on the communication of science and the key role of women in bringing it to the public. Using examples like the interactive project Ask a Scientist (Zeptej se vědce) and the popular Instagram account I draw science (Kreslim vedu), we will explore how modern platforms and passionate voices are changing the way science reaches and inspires society.


What are the stories behind the journey from the lab to social media?


And how do these efforts foster curiosity and a love of discovery?


Join us for a celebration of science, communication, and the women who connect them!

Speakers

Vendula Lužná

Vendula Lužná

Molecular biologist | Science communicator

During her Ph.D., she focused on the development of circadian rhythms throughout the ontogenesis of mammals at the Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Due to the public appeal of this topic, she regularly popularized chronobiology and sleep science for broader audiences. While on maternity leave, she devoted even more effort to science communication – becoming a science journalist for Vědavýzkum.cz, a unique online platform covering all aspects of science. She also joined the Zeptej se vědce! (Ask the Scientist) project, where she now holds the position of fundraiser. Since October 2024, Vendula has served as the head of science communication at Palacký University in Olomouc.

Tereza Ormsby

Tereza Ormsby

Biochemist with special interest in immunology | co-founder of the initiative Ask a scientist! (Zeptej se vědce!) | Science communicator

Tereza earned her Ph.D. in immunology and later studied genome organization and gene transcription during her postdoctoral research. Upon returning to the Czech Republic, she joined Jan Konvalinka’s team at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, where she develops specialized molecules to fine-tune the immune system for treating diseases like cancer.


In 2021, she co-founded Ask a Scientist! (Zeptej se vědce!), a platform where people can ask questions on any scientific topic. Experts provide answers, which are reviewed by another scientist to ensure accuracy and reliability. As one of the chief editors and moderators, Tereza ensures the answers are clear and engaging, driven by her belief that everyone should have access to tools for understanding and appreciating science.

Lucia Ciglar

Lucia Ciglar

Molecular biologist| Science communicator

Lucia is a molecular biologist specializing in molecular diagnostics at Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna, where she uses multi-omics and big-data driven approaches to identify biomarkers for complex diseases. Already during her PhD at EMBL, Heidelberg, she developed a strong passion for data visualization and visual communication of science. Since 2021, she has expanded her efforts to engage the general public by creating accessible and informative science content. Through her Instagram profile @kreslim_vedu, she transforms complex scientific concepts into clear and captivating infographics. In addition to the visual storytelling, Lucia is dedicated to promoting scientific literacy, striving to make science approachable and inspiring for all.

Aleš Vlk (moderator)

Aleš Vlk (moderator)

Vice-dean for external relations and development CUNI | Science communicator

Aleš graduated in sociology from Charles University, Faculty of Arts, and completed his PhD in the Netherlands, focusing on higher education policy. He founded and ran for 5 years an online portal, Vědavýzkum.cz, covering various aspects of science policy. Together with three other authors, he published a book on science communication. Since 2022, he has held the position of vice-dean for external relations and development at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Charles University.


6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Debate with Vendula Lužná, Tereza Ormsby and Lucia Ciglar

(moderated by Aleš Vlk)

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Q&A
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Networking with light refreshments