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"You are your own best postdoc."

What I learned during the establishment phase of a small research group

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Finding Your Path by Trying

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

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Progress, Not Perfection

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

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Sharing Experiences, Building Together

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

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Clear Communication: Building Trust and Preventing Misunderstandings

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

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Stepping Into Infection Biology with FAST

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

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A Week of Science, Screens, and Gratitude

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

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Zoom “Magic” and Proteostasis Vibes

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.

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Time Management in the Lab: Planning for Progress, Not Panic

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.

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Why I Supervise: Challenging with Care, Learning Together

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

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Efficient at Work, Present in Life

My Journey Toward a Healthier Routine

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How We Celebrate Wins in the Lab

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

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Academic Kindness in Action

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

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What Is Academic Kindness—and Why Does It Matter to Me?

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.

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What makes a good scientific discussion?

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

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Embracing academic kindness for scientific excellence

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