Science moves forward through curiosity, experiments, and detours — and so do scientific careers.

How a Swedish presentation reminded me that growth happens when we dare to be vulnerable and move long‑term goals into the present.

Academia needs honest, realistic conversations—because while challenges are real, preparation, openness, and great people make the journey meaningful.

Clear communication starts with conversation and ends with documentation—creating transparency, trust, and adaptability as teams grow.

Expanding the FAST platform from yeast to infection biology—ready for new challenges and collaborations.

Largest FAST screen launched and presented to Kempestiftelserna and Umeå University – a milestone made possible by their support.

A Zoom lecture turned into a playful and inspiring experience where I became my own laser pointer and connected with students in a relaxed, interactive way.

FAST is our newly established, high-throughput screening platform for ageing research — a powerful, evolving system built from the ground up to explore biological complexity with precision, creativity, and scale.

A PhD is demanding — emotionally, intellectually, and logistically. In our lab, we believe that thoughtful time planning isn’t just helpful, it’s essential to protect well-being and make meaningful progress.

I supervise because I want students to grow—not just academically, but personally—and every student teaches me something new in return.

Sharing ideas like academic kindness invites meaningful dialogue, but also exposes us to negativity—so I choose to focus on the positive, reflect on critique, and continue the conversation with respect.

My Journey Toward a Healthier Routine

Celebrating every milestone—big or small—is essential in science, where progress often comes through persistence and patience.

A strong motivation letter is your one chance to stand out — it should be clear, concise, tailored to the position

I am honored to receive the "Terminens Ros" award from the Biomedicine students at Umeå University, marking a significant milestone in my teaching journey and motivating me to continue improving and inspiring my students.

I was thrilled to discuss academic kindness at our Department Retreat, sharing personal experiences and receiving overwhelming support from colleagues committed to fostering a kinder academic environment.

Support, presence, celebration. Even when it's busy. Especially when it's busy.

In light of Mental Health Awareness Week (starting May 19), I’ve been reflecting more deeply on what academic kindness really looks like in day-to-day practice.

I'm excited to foster valuable scientific discussions and mentor my students in critical thinking

Reflections from Graz, my first panel and workshop

This week, I engaged in outreach activities, including judging high school science projects and virtually visiting school classes, to inspire young minds and practice my Swedish.

New funding from Kempestiftelserne

I recently completed a fantastic course on resolving conflicts in research, which has equipped me with valuable tools to handle conflicts constructively and foster a positive, high-performing team environment through academic kindness

Celebrating ongoing support from our funder

It’s finally happening after almost a year in the planning!

The first publication from our lab went online today!

Celebrating the lab's one-year anniversary

Exciting Experience Sharing “En dag i en forskares liv” with Students!