2025
University of Helsinki · Finland
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Designed and synthesised coumarin amino-phosphonate compounds, working with inert atmosphere techniques, TLC, LC–MS, HRMS, NMR and flash chromatography.
Biochemistry · Science communication · Leadership
Science,
clearly human.
I’m Soňa Kleiner — a biochemistry student, early-career researcher and Science Communication Consultant at the Museum of Eastern Bohemia. I connect rigorous science with stories and experiences that make people care.
Based inCzechia
5+research institutes
C1English · CAE
20people led
05 / 2026museum consultancy
01 / About
I move between the lab, the stage and the community.
My work lives where molecular science meets public understanding. Since May 2026, I have worked as a Science Communication Consultant for the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, helping shape scientific content into experiences that are accurate, engaging and genuinely accessible.
Alongside this role, I develop my research practice — from carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in Helsinki and cancer metabolism to radiotheranostics at DKFZ and neuroscience at NeuroCamp in Munich.
02 / Research
Selected experience
Curiosity with
lab discipline.
01
2025
Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry · Prague
Chemical imaging of proteins
A year-long Open Science internship focused on molecular probes and the chemical tools used to make biological processes visible.
2025
BIOCEV · Czech Academy of Sciences
Cancer metabolism
Investigated pyrimidine metabolism in the context of the tumour microenvironment during a selective research internship.
Dec 2025
German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) · Heidelberg
Radiotheranostics & radiotherapy
A two-week internship in translational radiotheranostics and radiotherapy, exploring molecular imaging, targeted diagnostics and personalised cancer treatment.
Aug 2026
NeuroCamp · Munich
Summer neuroscience school
An international intensive programme combining neuroscience lectures, collaborative research and scientific communication, completed with a team poster and presentation.
03 / Beyond the lab
Communication × community
Good science
deserves a voice.
Museum of Eastern Bohemia
I consult on the popularisation of science — translating expert knowledge into clear, compelling and audience-centred content while protecting its scientific accuracy.
Gybonoviny
Co-founded a school magazine and led a team of 20 for four years — shaping editorial strategy, mentoring a new generation and building a lasting student platform.
FameLab Academy
Finalist in the 2026 programme, turning complex science into concise, engaging stories for a public audience.
Buddy system
Designed a peer programme to help new students find belonging, confidence and practical support at school.
Stories that travel
Experience spanning DVTV, Czech Radio, Hitrádio Černá Hora, the Czech Academy of Sciences and youth education programmes.
04 / Recognition
Selected
milestones.
2026FameLab AcademyTop 10 finalist
2026TOP 100 High School StudentsNational selection
2025Best Student in CzechiaTop 3 · Microrisc
2024Jan Opletal AwardLaureate for social engagement
2024TOP Student of Czechia1st place
Research collaboration · Speaking · Projects