Instructors

Dennis received his Ph.D. from The Scripps Research Institute and completed his postdoctoral research in chemical biology at the University of California, San Francisco. He was a professor at Scripps for over a decade and also served as a scientist at Genentech, Inc. Dennis has authored over 70 publications focused on developing and applying chemical tools to understand human health and disease. He has a passion for championing the next generation of scientists and has mentored over 35 trainees at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. 

Lina received her Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School before transitioning into industry as a scientist. She has extensive experience in microbiology, immunology, bioinformatics, plant biology, and in vivo animal studies. Lina has first-author publications in prestigious journals, including Nature and Science, and has mentored junior scientists and trainees in the lab. She is passionate about teaching and sparking curiosity in young learners, having volunteered in child education programs and served as a teaching assistant during her studies, helping them experience the "aha!" moments that make science exciting. 

Daniela is a microbiologist and a parent who earned her Ph.D. from the Max Planck Society in Germany. With a decade of experience as a scientist at top biotechnology companies, she specializes in microbiology, cell engineering, and drug discovery. Daniela has taught students of all ages—from preschoolers to adults—at universities, a science museum, and a Saturday school. Her passion for teaching stems from her experience with her own children, and she is dedicated to making science exciting and accessible for young learners.