13.2.2023 Melina Estela Dalmau: Beyond what is seen
Melina Estela Dalmau: Beyond what is seen Last November I travelled from Mallorca to Kuopio to join the Multiscale Imaging Group at the A. I. Virtanen Institute. The reason: to start an exciting project in the field of neuroscience. I am delighted with the opportunity to be here to do research on this topic, as […]
31.1.2023: Elena Ppali: Our brain makes us humans
Elena Ppali: Our brain makes us humans I was always fascinated by the human brain. The idea that a single organ controls everything that makes us human, from our thoughts and emotions to our favourite breakfast cereal, was simultaneously terrifying and exhilarating. However, I did not always want to be a scientist studying the human […]
19.1.2023: Shekhar Singh: Learn from the past, and work on the present to make a better future.
Shekhar Singh: Learn from the past, and work on the present to make a better future. My Inspiration कर्मण्ये वाधिका रस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्म फल हेतु र्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्व कर्मणि॥ सुखदुःखे समे कृत्वा लाभालाभौ जयाजयौ। ततो युद्धाय युज्यस्व नैवं पापमवाप्स्यसि ॥ These two Shlokas are my inspiration for living life and doing research. The meaning […]
19.12.2022: Alex Berg: After a Successful Journey towards the Northern Path, I Had to Head Norther
Alex Berg: After a Successful Journey towards the Northern Path, I Had to Head Norther My name is Alex Berg. I was born in Syria where I studied English Literature and worked in translation and transcription. In late 2015, I moved to Denmark to pursue new studies, experiences and to become exposed to new cultures. […]
25.11.2022: Melika Azim Zadegan: Don’t give up!
Melika Azim Zadegan: Don’t give up! Words can be life-changers, in various forms, in various places. “Playing a wrong note in a piece is insignificant; playing without passion is inexcusable, (Beethoven)”, a picture hanging on the wall in my Piano class that shaped my world today. I gained lifetime lessons through Piano learning. I learned to move […]
14.11.2022 Meheli Banerjee: My journey to the brain
Meheli Banerjee: My journey to the brain In this world of relentless social media scavenging, I found my inspiration to pursue the field of biology from my dad, a full-time doctor by profession. The stories about patients, which seemed horrifying to everyone else at the dinner table, intrigued me. The intricate design of the human […]
25.10.2022 Kaustubh Kishor Jadhav: “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t”
Kaustubh Kishor Jadhav: “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t” I am Kaustubh Kishor Jadhav, a Doctoral Researcher from India who is now a part of the Neuro-Innovation PhD Programme at the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio. My academics involve a bachelor’s degree (in Biotechnology) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada […]
12.10.2022 Catherine Kayonga: “I am still worthy of your care”
Catherine Kayonga: “I am still worthy of your care” My name is Catherine Suubi Kayonga, and I am a doctoral researcher from Uganda. My background is in social work. My PhD research topic is “Unmet social and health care needs of older people in Finland”. Currently, I am pursuing my doctoral studies in the Neuro […]
28.9.2022 Andrius Penkauskas: Multidisciplinary by design
Andrius Penkauskas: Multidisciplinary by design A Japanese saying states that “the frog in the well knows nothing of the ocean.” This phrase, in my opinion, captures the essence of a multidisciplinary perspective. I will elaborate on the significance of this proverb in greater detail later. But first, please allow me to introduce myself. My name […]
16.9.2022 Ahmed Mohamed: Science is not a solo sport!
Ahmed Mohamed: Science is not a solo sport! My name is Ahmed, a young researcher from Egypt. My background is Pharmacy and Biotechnology. I have studied in Egypt (Tanta University), Sweden (Skövde; Swedish Institute Study Scholarship) and now Finland (UEF-Neuro-Innovation program MSCA-COFUND). Starting my career as a community pharmacist, I assisted the patients with the […]