Spotlight on FMIers: Gergely Tihanyi

Spotlight on FMIers showcases the lives, work and passions of the institute's researchers and support staff. This time, graduate student Gergely Tihanyi tells us about his love for food and cooking, and he shares his insights on the FMI Master Chef series — virtual events where FMIers come together to cook and socialize. Science and cooking are two of Gergely Tihanyi's biggest passions. When he isn't in the lab studying how DNA structure influences gene expression, you can find him at home preparing delicacies of all kinds — from sushi to pizza to Chinese noodles. Moved by the desire to meet new people during COVID times, in January 2021 Gergely helped to start the FMI Master Chef, a weekly event inspired by the popular cooking TV show. Q: How did your passion for cooking come to be? - A: My mother, who was a stay-at-home mom, used to cook every day for the family, and as a kid I sometimes helped her to prepare dinner. That's when my passion started.