Hannaneh Moradi: Organizational development of organizations and networks: Collaboration and communication matters a lot
In the competitive world of today, it can be seen that most organizations do not work in isolation. Research projects, public services, innovation initiatives, and social programs are increasingly functioning through networks of organizations rather than single institutions or organizations. These networks bring together people with different backgrounds, even different goals, cultures, and ways of […]
Faezeh Heidari: Mapping Hidden Brain Patterns in Focal Structural Drug Resistant Epilepsy: Imaging and Surface-Based Morphometry
In my previous blog, we explored the fundamentals of epilepsy and its clinical challenges. Now, let’s dive deeper into the imaging and computational approaches that are transforming how we understand and treat focal drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). Epilepsy surgery has traditionally focused on removing the visible lesion or the epileptogenic zone (EZ) which is the brain […]
Aidan Mason-Mackay: What’s a Physics Simulation?
Physicists use simulations all the time to create virtual representations of things in real life. They might, for example, simulate flow over an airplane wing to predict how much lift it can generate, or simulate the forces acting on a bridge during heavy traffic, to check where its weakest points are. In video games, they […]
Kaustubh Jadhav: Struggling with how to start writing your manuscript? Here’s the Guide You Wish You Had
When you’ve completed all your lab work and data analyses, the next big step is turning it into a scientific manuscript. This can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re working with large datasets or complex results. Figuring out how to shape everything into a coherent story that others can follow and appreciate is often harder than […]
Shekhar Singh: The Never-Ending PhD Tunnel (and the “What Next” panic)
If you’re a PhD student, you already know — doing a PhD isn’t just about research. It’s a whole emotional and mental marathon that tests your patience, confidence, and even your sense of self. You start full of excitement and curiosity, ready to uncover something meaningful. But somewhere along the way, between endless experiments, paper […]
Melika Azim Zadegan: My Second PhD Study Results: Older Patients’ Expectations of Smart Rings in Remote Monitoring at Home
In my previous blog post, I reflected on the first study of my PhD, where we found that many older neurological patients were willing to accept remote monitoring (RM) at home even before its implementation. Those living with a caregiver or having higher education levels were more open to RM, while age, gender, and place […]
Meheli Banerjee: From Lab Bench to DANDRITE Symposium
Last month around this time, I found myself leaving the house at 4:30 in the morning to catch a flight from Helsinki airport. Destination: Aarhus, Denmark. After a short pause in Copenhagen and a bus ride across the countryside, I was finally there — ready to spend two days immersed in science at the DANDRITE […]
Ahmed Mohamed: Listening to the whispers of the immune system
When we think about our immune system, we often picture it as a strong defense army, ready to fight off infections and keep us healthy. But what if, instead of just watching how it reacts when illness strikes, we could metaphorically listen to the tiny molecular conversations that our immune cells are having every day? […]
Andrius Penkauskas: Addressing the infamous “So what” question
Scientific research is a formidable journey, often requiring months or even years to transform an initial idea into a tangible outcome. The process demands immense dedication, involving the navigation of complex problems, meticulous review and analysis of existing literature, scrutiny of data, and the development of code line by line. Each of these steps not […]
Hannaneh Moradi: Does networking and expanding our network really matter?
I had a busy summer filled with various exciting work programs, visits, and conferences. Amid all this busyness, one thing became especially important to me: meeting new people and reconnecting with those I already knew. In communication terms, this is about networking and expanding my connections within my field of activity or interest. Besides the […]