My name is Vasiliki Gkini, Vicky for short ;), and I am a doctoral researcher in the University of Helsinki. My project is on neural progenitor and glioblastoma cell metabolism, which perfectly combines my backgrounds on biochemistry and neuroscience. When I’m not in the lab you’ll find me dancing, swimming, running or traveling for yet another concert.
Why do some articles feel effortless to read while others lose us halfway through? The answer is often pacing. This article explores how science communicators can use structure, tension, sentence… Read More »Pacing fast and slow: how to structure a scicomm article
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Most of us entered our PhDs full of aspirations and an academic career in mind. But along the way, our plans seem to have changed.
Science is one of the most misunderstood human endeavors. In this article, Maha explores the myths surrounding research to reveal what it truly looks like: messy, uncertain, collaborative, and quietly… Read More »What science is and isn’t – the perspective of a researcher
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health threat, but 2024 saw vital progress in fighting superbugs. This article explores the most recent breakthroughs in this field, including new antibiotics,… Read More »Can we outsmart superbugs? The latest breakthroughs in the field of antimicrobial resistance
Thinking of pursuing a PhD? Want to know what it’s really like? In this piece, Vinaya busts the obvious myths about a PhD and summarises the experiences of PhD students.