Our research delves into EPM1, also known as Unverricht–Lundborg disease, which is a rare form of epilepsy characterized by seizures, progressive myoclonus, and neurological deterioration. It is caused due to the mutation in CSTB, the cystatin B gene. CSTB encodes cystatin B, a protein involved in regulating protease activity within cells. Mutations in CSTB lead […]
This interview presents an overview of Alex’s preliminary results concerning the challenges that face older immigrants and immigrants with dementia when they seek care and support in Finland: Alex Berg works as a doctoral researcher in the Neuro-Innovation PhD Programme. His research focuses on the legal rights and access to justice for older immigrants and […]
My name is Faezeh, originally from Iran. I am currently a Ph.D. researcher in the Neuro-Innovation Ph.D. programme in the Clinical Neuroscience and Neuroimaging field, at the Department of Neurology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland. I firmly believe that the notion of “impossible” is merely an opinion, and it substantially depends on […]
Hi, I am Kanishka, from India, currently pursuing a PhD from the A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland. The idea of pursuing a PhD abroad never crossed my mind; it still feels like a distant dream! Throughout my school days, the professions that were highly hyped were either becoming a medical […]
Have you ever experienced that fantastic sensation when your mind is razor-sharp, effortlessly gliding through challenges? It is like your brain is throwing a party, pouring dopamine for handling yet another task. The night is young, and you are on a winning streak, ready to take on more tasks, and nothing can stop you. However, […]
In the chilly embrace of November in Finland, I found myself glued to my computer screen, putting the finishing touches on my 160×120 cm SFN Neuroscience 2023 poster. Society for Neuroscience (SFN) has been playing a critical role in navigating the neuroscientific world and has had a great influence on it for more than half […]