Sabrina Vorderegger has a master‘s degree in molecular biology and a strong background in cell culture, microbiology, and infection biology. Her master’s thesis focused on infection experiments with Helicobacter pylori where she utilized a range of molecular biological techniques. Additionally, Sabrina gained hands-on experience in applied microbiology while working in the microbiology department of a testing laboratory, assessing the functionality of protective clothing. Her expertise combines academic research with practical laboratory applications.

As a trained biologist with a specialization in zoology, Magdalena Meikl worked for several years in herpetological research. She subsequently shifted her focus to nature and species conservation, as well as science communication, working for national and international NGOs. She has already been project manager and communicator in several citizen science projects on a wide range of topics. At the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences in the Department of Health Sciences, she is responsible for research coordination, as well as the supervision and development of participatory research projects and research communication.

Sissý Häsler Gunnarsdóttir has a background in biology with a specialization in molecular biology and genetics. For the past three years, she has been working at the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, contributing to the Department of Health Sciences as well as the Department of Engineering and Circular Design. Her research spans multiple projects focused on crude extracts from various plants, analyzing their chemical composition, and investigating their biological effects. Sissý Häsler Gunnarsdóttir is particularly interested in applied research, striving to unlock the potential of plant-derived substances and make their benefits accessible for human health.