Mouse colony management, Animal Work, Biometrics collection, Genotyping, Immunohistochemistry, Behavioural Analysis, Statistical analysis in R
Projects / Research
2023: Impact of current breeding practices on the health and well-being of breeding mouse dam. Dept. of Veterinary Physiology, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Scholarships / Awards
2025 - 2026:
Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2023:
Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) Grant
SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS
My initial curiosity was about what makes us “us,” what unfolds inside our minds, and how we can interpret it. Over time, I came to realise that the mind and brain are inseparable: understanding one requires understanding both. For this reason, I would like to deepen my work in embodied cognition, applying holistic knowledge to address a variety of problems. Now, my main goal is to investigate neurodegenerative diseases, with a special focus on Alzheimer’s disease, exploring biological mechanisms like genetic factors, brain changes, and the body’s response. Currently, my main goal is to investigate neurodegenerative diseases, with a special focus on Alzheimer’s disease, exploring biological mechanisms such as genetic factors, brain changes, and the body’s responses. Moreover, although Alzheimer’s affects women at a higher rate, female subjects are often underrepresented in studies due to the added complexity of accounting for sex-specific factors. My aim is to help close this gap by studying the mechanisms underlying the higher prevalence of Alzheimer’s in women. In the long term, I hope to advance dementia research and develop innovative, interdisciplinary interventions that address the specific needs and differences of those affected.
