Today, we say goodbye to Sammy Pontrelli, a true cornerstone of PriME! Sammy joined us a long time ago as a PostDoc in the Sauer’s lab. Thanks to his innovative work in microbial interactions through metabolomics brought an invaluable contribution to PriME and in general to the understanding of microbial ecosystems.
Beyond his scientific mind, we will miss his cheerful and open nature, which fostered a positive and collaborative atmosphere in our network 🤗
As he embarks on an exciting new chapter, launching his lab at VIB-KU Leuven in January 2025, we eagerly await the breakthroughs his team will achieve. Thank you, Sammy, and best of luck!