Background in Sustainable Food Systems, currently finishing a MSc in Human Nutrition and Food-Related Behavior. Particularly interested in food literacy, nutritional value chains, and how they can be both linked to a sustainable food system. Avid reader of broad-range science and fiction/non-fiction presenting new perspectives. Creative cook, board game player, and proud Servas traveler.
Insects are revolutionizing the future of animal feed, offering a sustainable, nutrient-packed alternative that slashes resource use and eases environmental strain. Unlike traditional feed sources, insects like black soldier flies,… Read More »Insects for dinner? A promising alternative for animal feed
One pill a day keeps the old age at bay? NAD-boosting treatments are at the forefront of the anti-ageing industry. Many swear by this powerful compound, albeit having little knowledge… Read More »NAD boosting: a fountain of youth or a hopeful lie?
From the mischaracterisation of women as low-risk patients to the potential risks posed by hormonal factors, Dr. Ardissino’s research is a clarion call for a more bespoke and informed approach… Read More »Are we Ignoring Women’s Unique Heart Health Needs? A conversation with Dr. Maddalena Ardissino
Lost in translation is a comic about two researchers, Jargon and Jumble, getting into linguistic miscommunications due to the different meanings attached to certain words in their work life as… Read More »A Christmas Carol (Lost in Translation ep.6)
Wherever you are, without turning around or changing your field of vision, count how many plastic objects you see. In my small 50 m2 apartment, I count 46. This little… Read More »Mind the Plastic: Exploring Microplastics’ Effects on Health
Take a closer look at the risk factors, onset and progression of migraines, a condition twice as common in women than in men. We will also discuss the unique and… Read More »Migraine, a Dance of Harmony and Havoc
Lost in translation is a comic about two researchers, Jargon and Jumble, getting into linguistic miscommunications due to the different meanings attached to certain words in their work life as… Read More »The Tissue Monster (Lost in Translation ep.5)
Sex and gender, two terms that might seem straightforward but are actually very complicated in themselves. This article explores the complexity and intersection of sex and gender in individuals with… Read More »At the Intersection of Sex and Gender: Differences of Sex Development
Legal and pharmaceutical developments have hugely enhanced women’s reproductive freedom, but concerns persist about the health risks and limitations of typical oestrogen-based contraceptives. From blood clotting to persistent STD transmission,… Read More »The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Sides of Oestrogen
Lost in translation is a comic about two researchers, Jargon and Jumble, getting into linguistic miscommunications due to the different meanings attached to certain words in their work life as… Read More »Fit for model (Lost in Translation ep.4)