Elena Ppali: The importance of challenging current knowledge and ‘scientific truths’
A couple of weeks ago, I participated in a scientific seminar, where the final keynote speaker gave a talk about challenging and testing the assumptions that have been at the center of research on neurodegenerative diseases. The speaker made some excellent points and after listening to this talk, I found myself thinking about how challenging […]
Shekhar Singh: Psychological Bullying in Research Environments: How to Address and Take Action
Recently, I personally went through psychological bullying, and I can understand how bad it is. Even after you have done so much and worked hard but later you listen “you are worst student ever”, it’s kind of demotivating and heart breaking (from unknown). Furthermore, worst part is you want to let it go but you […]
Alex Berg: Challenges Associated with Data Collection
Collecting data through interviews can be a challenging experience. Factors that affect the process include difficulty finding participants, especially if they are minorities, and this goes hand in hand with how big your network is, your ability to reach out to as many people as possible, and your geographical location. Watch this video hosted by […]
Faezeh Heidari: My First Solo Scientific Journey: Exploring Germany and the World of Neuroimaging in Epilepsy
Embarking on my first solo scientific trip to Germany was a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation. I had been to conferences before, but this time, it was different. The journey was not just about the knowledge I would gain but also about the experiences and connections that awaited me at the ILAE School on […]