Developing a course
I never planned to teach project management. Then I realized how much of it research had already taught me.
Liyan Smeding
Assistant lecturer | Biomedical scientist | Science communicator
Looking for opportunities in biomedical teaching, lab work, and visualization.
Inspiring Curiosity in Science and Beyond
With a PhD in biomedical research, my work has taken me from designing proteins for cancer immunotherapy to developing and teaching university courses for life science students. Along the way, I discovered how much I enjoy making complex ideas accessible, whether through teaching, scientific visualization, or science communication.
I’m especially passionate about using visuals to bring science to life, spark curiosity, and help people see complex topics in a new way. Scroll down to explore some of my work in research, teaching, and science communication.
When not working you can find me at sports (gymnastics, climbing, diving) or on the couch making stuffed animals.
Visualization
Teaching
>>> Short comic explaining my PhD project. It is a great conversation starter. <<<
>>> Illustration for the research section on the website of the lab. A high level technical conceptual explanation of my PhD project, which was paired with a short explanation. <<<
>>> Example page from a self study booklet for a course on project management. Check out the full materials here <<<
>>> A comic inspired by the "Yes, But" meme to explain a fun educational finding during the development of a new course for masters students. <<<
>>> Introductory figure from my PhD thesis to introduce the concept of CAR-T cells <<<
>>> A proposed logo for Pint of Science 2024. <<<
>>> A methods figure from my PhD thesis <<<
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About Me
I was born in China and raised in the Netherlands. For my biomedical science studies I traveled to France, the United States, and Switzerland. I'm now living in Stuttgart, Germany where I'm teaching a project management course for life science students. When not working you can find me at sports (BJJ, gymnastics, climbing) or comfy cozy on the couch making stuffed animals.