Briefly, tell us about your background and experience up to this point?
I started my academic journey at the University of Athens, where I studied Biology. After my graduation, I moved abroad to do a research internship at the Center for Brain & Disease Research at KU Leuven. I realised that I had a great interest in studying the human brain and I thus moved to the UK to do my MSc in Molecular Neuroscience, at the University of Bristol. Last year, I completed my PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Oldenburg, where I studied how brain development can be affected by haemorrhages occurring early in life.
I recently joined the Rare Diseases & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Dias) Lab, to continue exploring brain development and disorders. Improvement of human health and life quality are from my main interests.
What do you do with your time outside academia/work?
I enjoy traveling and contemporary dancing, I also enjoy exploring new places around the city and capturing them through my camera’s lens.
What is something positive that happened to you in 2023?
I completed my PhD and moved to London.
What are you most looking forward to in 2024?
Explore London more and make it feel like home.
What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self?
Be more relaxed and give time and space for all your skills and interests. Also, be open to see and explore unexpected opportunities.
What is your favourite thing about working at King’s?
I recently joined King’s, so I am still exploring the opportunities that King’s has to offer. So far, I am enjoying being based in central London, the energy of the city and King’s campus are infectious.
QUICK-FIRE:
Favourite season: Summer
Favourite book: 1984
Coffee order: Cappuccino
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