Podcast on molecular structures, creativity in the lab, and role models

Published on October 2, 2025

Evangelia Nathanail is a biochemist in the lab of Oliver Daumke and investigates the structures of biological macromolecules such as DNA, proteins, and complexes. She is a guest on the podcast “Zia – Audible Women in Science.”

Evangelia Nathanail

In the Lab, the researcher is particularly inspired by the creativity involved in creating new recipes and the freedom to use known information to discover something completely new. The conversation also touches on role models in science, how to find them, and, above all, how it is possible to be both professional and personal.

Listen to the podcast episode with Evangelia Nathanail (German)

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