From Lab Bench to Storytelling

— how I became a science communicator and content creator

It started with science

I am a trained life scientist, with a background in immunology, cancer research and gene editing.
The work I loved: breaking down complex biological systems, understanding how things work at the molecular level, publishing research that pushed knowledge forward.

I earned my PhD in Immunology and Regenerative Therapies. I thought I’d stay in the lab forever.

A side project that grew into something bigger

During my PhD, I started sharing food online — just meals I loved, places I discovered, flavors that told a story. It was my creative escape from pipettes and protocols.

But people started following. Asking questions.

That small food blog became a community of thousands of curious minds exploring food, culture and science together. It showed me something I hadn’t realized: science matters most when people can actually understand it.

Food became my bridge

The more I traveled, the more I saw how food connects people across borders, traditions and identities. Every dish carries history. Every flavor tells a story.

I realized food isn’t just biology — it’s culture, identity and shared human experience. And that’s when I knew: I didn’t want to do science in isolation anymore. I wanted to share it. Make it accessible. Make it matter.

Leaving the traditional path

After my PhD, I did something most scientists don’t: I trained in science communication and chose to go independent.

Most PhDs stay in research or industry. I chose a different route — one that combines scientific rigor with creative storytelling, evidence-based knowledge with real human connection.

Science Communication & Content Creation

Today, I help food-tech companies, biotech startups and health brands communicate complex science in ways people actually trust and understand.
Alongside this, I create content that brings food, culture and research together for anyone curious enough to ask questions.

What drives my work

I don’t follow food trends. I don’t simplify science to the point where it loses meaning. And I don’t separate “expert knowledge” from everyday life.

My work sits at the intersection of:

Food — the most universal human experience
Science — rooted in research, grounded in evidence
Culture — the stories, traditions and connections of food

I believe science should be accessible without being dumbed down. That food deserves respect for its roots, not just its Instagram potential. And that good communication builds trust — something we desperately need in a world full of trends, hype and misinformation.

Why companies work with me

Most people working in science communication are either researchers who struggle with marketing, or marketers who struggle to evaluate research.

As a PhD scientist I can read studies, assess methodology and explain complex topics accurately.

My years building an audience mean I know what makes research actually stick with people.

With my training in science communication I understand regulatory frameworks, stakeholder strategy and how to translate research for different audiences.

This combination is rare and it’s exactly what science-driven companies need.

Explore my services →

Food Lover

Real food, not trends — honest flavors and the stories behind them.

Content Creator

Educational content that makes food and science easy to understand.

Science Communicator

Complex research turned into clear and evidence-based knowledge.

Food Lover

Real food, not trends — honest flavors and the stories behind them.

Content Creator

Educational content that makes food and science easy to understand.

Science Communicator

Complex research turned into clear and evidence-based knowledge.

More than just pretty plates
— I bring you the research, the culture and the stories behind what we eat, wherever I go.

Lena Peter

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Food, science and culture made meaningful.
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