Giulia Enders

In the artist's words:

Dr. Giulia Enders is a doctor, scientist and one of Germany's best-known popular science authors. Her bestseller "Darm mit Charme" (2014) was a surprising breakthrough: the book has sold over two million copies worldwide and has been translated into numerous languages - including English, French, Italian and Spanish. The charming illustrations are by her sister Jill Enders.

However, Giulia Enders had already made a name for herself with her award-winning science slam lecture, which she won in Freiburg, Berlin and Karlsruhe in 2012. The lecture "Darm mit Charme" went viral on YouTube and laid the foundation for the subsequent book.

Enders conducted research as part of her medical doctorate at the Institute of Microbiology and works as a doctor in the field of gastroenterology. Her mission is to explain scientific topics in a way that everyone can understand, in a humorous, clear and everyday way.

With her books, she opens doors to topics that have long been considered "taboo" and shows the general public: Anyone who understands how their own body works can live a healthier, more anxiety-free and self-determined life.

Frequently asked questions about Dr. Giulia Enders:

1. what is Giulia Enders best known for?

For her bestseller "Darm mit Charme" (2014), which became a worldwide success and was published in over 40 languages.

2. what scientific training does she have?

Giulia Enders is a doctor and is currently in the medical doctoral program in gastroenterology at Goethe University Frankfurt. She previously conducted research in microbiology.

3. how did she originally become known?

Through her science slam lecture "Darm mit Charme", with which she won several competitions in 2012 and which subsequently went viral on YouTube.

4. what topics does she cover in her books?

She explains complex processes in the human body, in particular the gut, immune system and microbiome, in an easy-to-understand and humorous way and shows how this knowledge can improve our everyday lives.