Florian Puhm, PhD
Author & Scientist
Aim
His goal is to humanize the public perception of scientists by providing alternatives to the common ‘mad scientist’ or ‘nerd’ stereotypes in fiction. He writes stories about scientists both inside and outside of academia to show them as complex, relatable individuals.
Biography
Florian Puhm, PhD, has over a decade of experience as a biologist in scientific research focusing on immunology and hematology. Originally from Austria, he has lived, worked and studied in Austria (Vienna), Canada (Quebec City) and Denmark (Copenhagen). He has also served as a face-to-face fundraiser and team leader for Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières), patrolling the streets of Vienna in search of generous donors. Currently, he works as a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Health at Clinic Hietzing.
Curious about what he did before writing fiction? Check out his Science page!
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Behind the Scenes
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From Science to Fiction
Who am I and why am I writing stories about scientists? Hi, my name is Florian and…
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Why I went from the lab bench to the street side
About lab coats, fundraising vests, and the dreaded “overqualified” label. In my first note, I introduced my…
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From the Lab Bench … (Part 1 of 2)
From a PhD in Vienna to a postdoc in Canada—and eventually, to a street corner with a…
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… to the Street Side. (Part 2 of 2)
What does a scientist do in face of unemployment and rejection? You look for the highest-rejection, highest-communication…
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The Biologist’s Rationale: Formulating a Core Idea and Narrative Concept
Hidden brothels, old guys fascinated with Paraguay and shark enthusiasts: How I structured a kaleidoscope of real-life…