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A Lifelong Curiosity

From an early age, Virginija Danylaité Karrenbauer was drawn to medicine. “Žingeidumas”, “nyfikenhet” she says, using the Lithuanian and Swedish words for curiosity. This innate drive to learn led her from her childhood dream of becoming a doctor to an international career spanning clinical practice, research, and academia. Today, as a senior consultant neurologist and researcher, she continues to push boundaries in the field of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.

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From Serendipity to Success

The career path of John Gordon, Professor (Emeritus) of Immunology, a Co-founder and Vice President of Scientific Affairs at Celentyx Ltd, has been anything but linear. From his early years in chemistry to his decades-long journey in immunology, his story reflects a series of serendipitous events that led him to where he is today. “Unlike a lot of people who say ’this is what I’m going to do’ and then strive to stick to it, my path has always felt highly serendipitous,” Gordon muses, reflecting on his journey.

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My side hustle as a PhD student – Assistant Deputy Editor

During my PhD journey, I was keen to explore opportunities beyond my research that could enhance my academic skills and increase my understanding of scientific publishing. I enrolled in the IJQHC for a one-year training program, which provided me with hands-on experience and a better understanding of the editorial process. After completing the training, I was promoted to assistant deputy editor, which brought new responsibilities and opportunities.

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It’s a Wrap!

In this post, we summarize what the bloggers have shared in 2024. From guides on thesis defense to career pathways and life in Sweden, we believe there’s something for every PhD student and early-career researcher here.

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Navigating the Half-time Seminar: My Experience and Tips

The half-time seminar is a significant milestone in a PhD journey at KI. It’s not an exam, but rather an opportunity to get valuable feedback, reflect on your progress, and refine your research plan for the remaining half of your doctoral studies. Here, I’d like to share my experience and some tips that helped me along the way, which I hope will be useful for other PhD students preparing for their half-time.

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Heart Disease in Women: We need to talk…

Men develop heart disease 5 to 10 years earlier than women. However, when women do develop heart disease, they are more likely to die in the year after a heart attack compared to men. Over the recent years, younger women between 30 and 50 years are developing heart disease due to an increased prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides levels), diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. There are many reasons explaining the gender differences in heart disease development.

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