About Marta Cortesao

Marta Cortesao is a PhD student at the Space Microbiology research group at the German Aerospace Center (DLR), investigating how filamentous fungi adapt to space conditions, such as low gravity or radiation. In her research Marta uses mostly space simulation devices, but is also involved in projects undertaking real space experiments.

Passionate about space sciences, she is active in communication and outreach with her blog Space Microbes and associated social media channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.