Kim Kreuze

I am Kim, a PhD student at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science in the computational microbial ecology and microbial ecology and evolution groups in Viikki campus. I research the viruses of bacteria (called bacteriophages) that are naturally found in babies gut microbiome and see how they impact the microbial community and infant health. I am passionate about understanding bacteriophages in general and how they impact microbial communities, evolution and larger organisms like animals and plants. While doing science is rewarding and fun, as scientists we have a responsibility to share our knowledge to the world. While I am still learning how to communicate effectively, one of my favourite feelings is that of helping someone realize how amazing and fascinating science and biology is. I believe that one of the best ways to learn science is through play, which is why I am part of the Youth Science Club, where we get to play fun games and learn something in the process. While I am not thinking about bacteriophages and teaching, I am playing videogames, bikepacking, viking fighting or just chilling at home.