Lisa is a biologist using her scientific research and communication skills to help stakeholders make decisions to protect human and environmental health. She completed an MSc in biological science at the University of Konstanz and a PhD at the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main. During her PhD, Lisa’s work focused on assessing the in vitro toxicity and composition of chemicals contained in and migrating from conventional plastic products and their bio-based and biodegradable alternatives. Her findings that most of the products contained toxic or unknown chemicals and her desire to raise awareness for that issue inspired her to continue her career at the Food Packaging Forum. Through her work, Lisa hopes to contribute to building a world with safe and sustainable food systems.

As Scientific Communication Officer at the Food Packaging Forum, Lisa conducts scientific research, including systematic evidence maps, and science communication on chemicals and micro- and nanoplastics associated with food contact articles and bio-based and biodegradable plastics. Her current projects include MiNo, AURORA, and CoModHaz. She also writes science news articles for the Food Packaging Forum .