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 […]
Melika Azim Zadegan & Catherine Suubi Kayonga: Insights from Neuro Ethics and Patient Rights Course As researchers, our responsibilities extend beyond the realm of conducting valid and reliable research. We understand the significance of prioritising the well-being and rights of our study participants, as well as the potential impact of our work on society. In […]
Bahram Sarvi Zargar: Unveiling the pathology of epilepsy “We shall not cease from explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first time.” These words by T. S. Eliot hold true for many of us in our personal and professional lives. For me, they perfectly […]
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 […]
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 […]