Miriana Battista

Miriana pursued her master’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Siena, focusing on the effects of natural compounds on the angiogenesis process.

As a research assistant, she had the opportunity to explore the field of infection biology at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology in Jena, where she investigated the role of pneumococcal extracellular vesicles in the development of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.

After working for a year in scientific communication as a medical writer, she began her doctoral studies at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, to explore the dynamic interactions between Streptococcus pneumoniae and its environment, particularly studying the biogenesis of pneumococcal extracellular vesicles.

Outside of the lab, she enjoys reading books, drinking tea, and training at the gym.