Dmitry Kopelyanskiy

Dmitry is a passionate speaker and science communicator dedicated to distilling complex concepts into clear and structured messages. Renowned for his exceptional skills in scientific storytelling and public speaking, he has earned multiple prestigious awards, including winning Famelab Switzerland 2018 and three-time victories at ScienceSlam events in Basel 2018, Zurich 2019, and Berlin 2019, among others.
Dmitry has been a featured speaker and moderator at numerous events across Europe at venues such as Cheltenham Science Festival, the Natural History Museum Basel, Deutsches Museum in Munich, and the European Researchers' Night at the Natural History Museum in London. Currently, Dmitry contributes his expertise to one of Switzerland's leading deep-tech startups, bridging the gap between science and business.
Through his science communication skills, he plays a crucial role in securing funding from venture capital investors and public funding agencies. With a diverse cultural background and an extensive academic journey encompassing an MD in Russia, research experience in Israel, an MSc in Molecular Biology in Germany, and a PhD in Immunology & Infection in Switzerland—Dmitry brings a unique blend of international scientific experience, effective communication, and strategic business acumen to his role.