I’m a PhD student in the Integrative Life Science program at the University of Helsinki. My research focuses on the structural and functional characterisation of a membrane protein linked to autism. Apart from science, I’m interested in science communication and advocating for neurodiversity. In my spare time, you can also find me reading, dancing, and spending time with my bunnies.
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