Short Bio
Artist and entrepreneur trained in materials engineering, bioengineering and clinical research. She obtained a PhD Cum Laude in Natural Sciences from Uni Heidelberg. Practice involves open hardware, open software and lectures to address issues on transgender rights, futurism, education, healthcare and ecosystems. Born and raised in Venezuela. Preferred pronoun she/they.
Press and Media
Print article featuring Trans* feminist bio artists: Tamara Pertamina, Rian Ciela Visscher Hammond, Jes Fan, Leslie Garcia/Paloma Lopez (Interspecifics), Paula Pin. Author*in: Alexis C Johnson. Foto Credit: Angelo Vermeulen (Biomodd). Gratitude to Sonja Eismann @Missy_Magazine https://t.co/qqFX9xKRLU
— Kamalanetra (aka Alexis C Johnson), PhD (@pineapple_lab) March 25, 2019
Our March Meeting Theme Event on #gender + #health is starting now! Welcome to Slovenia @DiahSaminarsih @annvkeeling @pineapple_lab @DanicaRotar. We are looking forward to a rich discussion on #genderequity + #gendersensitivity in #globalhealth, #primaryhealthcare + #leadership pic.twitter.com/N6caNIjH14
— IFMSA (@IFMSA) March 2, 2019
Alexis Johnson begins by reflecting on the diversity in the plant, mineral and animal kingdoms – so why can't we accept this diversity among researchers? #ECRWednesday
— eLife Community (@eLifeCommunity) February 27, 2019
It is Love that keeps the world moving. Thank you so much OpenCon18. See you soon – Rian Ciela and AJ. #OpenCon pic.twitter.com/mjO9PeRbUk
— Kamalanetra (aka Alexis C Johnson), PhD (@pineapple_lab) November 5, 2018
Standing ovation for the absolutely magnificent #OpenCon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion panelists @jasmeenpatheja @pineapple_lab @denalbz @lesliekwchan + moderator @DeEttaMJones. pic.twitter.com/IfnIZKnt5J
— OpenCon (@open_con) November 3, 2018
"When we are denied expressing our identity and participating in education, we become invisible" says Alexis C Johnson (@pineapple_lab). "Open" must be inclusive of the trans, non-binary, and other marginalized communities. #OpenCon pic.twitter.com/NfVDNT1Abk
— OpenCon (@open_con) November 3, 2018
And that's a wrap! Thanks to all the bright, caring and inspiring attendees for making #OpenCon what it is. Looking forward to continuing to work together to advance #OpenResearch and #OpenEducation – in an inclusive and critical way! pic.twitter.com/Kf7CBIHooY
— OpenCon (@open_con) November 13, 2017
https://www.opencon2018.org/opencon_2017_highlights
Fantastic session on #OpenScience: An opportunity for the Global South? With @platformngo @Cassandreces @pineapple_lab @yetiin140 @ScienceBienComm @heluc @Mboathomas Check their work! #Tech4Dev2018 pic.twitter.com/G3XHUSZKoa
— Thomas Landrain (@Tholand_) June 27, 2018
Quick snapshot during the #Tech4Dev2018 Conference of me humbly surrounded by such an inspiring group of people. Every day with them was a privilege.
Back from Switzerland feeling ready to #restart pic.twitter.com/aFN8o9KM01— Naiane (@naiane_rios) July 1, 2018
Is open science an opportunity for global south? This is the central question of our session today. @heluc @Cassandreces @jenny_molloy @Afrinnovation @AfricaOSH @ELPUB_Conf @open_con @OCSDNet #Tech4Dev2018 pic.twitter.com/lf42eOjSRZ
— Mboa Nkoudou Thomas (@Mboathomas) June 27, 2018
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