Hannaneh Moradi: Embracing the Thaw: A Tale of Organizational Identity in the Changing Seasons
As the icy grip of winter begins to loosen its hold and the first signs of spring peek through the frost, it’s impossible not to draw parallels between the changing seasons and the fluid nature of organizational identity. Just as the landscape transforms from a frozen tundra to a blossoming oasis, so too do organizations […]
Shekhar Singh: Understanding EPM1 and CSTB: Unraveling the Mysteries of a Rare Disorder
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 […]
Elena Ppali: We need to talk about dementia
Once people learn that I am a PhD researcher in Finland, the first question I get asked is whether I have seen the Northern Lights – I have, twice – followed by a question about what my research is about. My default answer to the latter is always something along the lines ‘I study a […]
Alex Berg: Care and support challenges of older immigrants and immigrants living with dementia
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 […]
Faezeh Heidari: Do not let your failures to define you, let them teach you
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 […]
Kanishka: Dream until your dreams come true!
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 […]
Andrius Penkauskas: Mindfulness in the Maze of Cognitive Productivity
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, […]
Meheli Banerjee: Neuroscience Chronicles: A diary of my first big conference as a PhD researcher, SFN Neuroscience 2023
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 […]
Aidan Mason-Mackay: A physicist’s journey to the Neuro-Innovation Phd Programme
My name is Aidan, and I am a new Neuro-Innovation PhD researcher, originally from New Zealand. I’m a physicist, and my PhD will focus on the development of brain imaging techniques to help us better understand how memories are formed. My passion for physics was sparked by my brilliant high school teachers, who encouraged me […]
Melika Azim Zadegan: Patient Empowerment: Does it truly matter?
In our previous blog post, my colleague Catherine and I delved into a review of existing technologies for remote monitoring, exploring smart devices, robotics, and intelligent information and communication systems. Now, in this blog post, I aim to provide an exploration of the concept of Patient Empowerment—what it entails and why it holds such immense […]