Science as We Know It is the result of a group of Ph.D. students at the Lund Stem Cell Center, at Lund University in Sweden.
Our common interest in science communication led us to join forces and share our passion. We believe we can simplify research and make it more accessible and understandable for the rest of the world.
Because knowledge is power and the wonders of the world around us should not be limited to researchers. Not everyone needs to be a scientist to discover the fascinating discoveries that are made every day. And that’s what we are here for.
Team
Magdalena Madej
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Originally from Cracow, Poland, Magdalena completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s studies in Molecular Biotechnology at the Jagiellonian University. Magdalena’s scientific journey brought her through Germany to Sweden, where she discovered the fascinating world of RNA, ‘jumping genes’ and genome editing.
Trying to find a perfect balance between exploration and exploitation, Magdalena keeps developing her childhood passions – bridge and sailing – while diving into completely new hobbies such as pottery.
Inês Caiado
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Born and raised in Portugal, Inês was convinced early in life that Human biology was fascinating. She was also convinced that art was beautiful, but she wasn’t sure she would be such a good artist, so Inês become a scientist who does illustrations. On her way to become a scientist, she took a MSc in Cellular and Molecular Biology and she is currently a PhD student in Lund, Sweden. Her passion about science, communication, and art made her become an author and illustrator of this blog, where she hopes she can help you navigate through science-based decisions in an easier way.
Luís Oliveira
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Luís Oliveira was born in Portugal and is currently a PhD student in immunology at the Lund Stem Cell Center. His work focuses on understanding the diversity of dendritic cells, the patrolling cells of the immune system, by trying to recreate them through a process of cellular reprogramming. One of his favorite things about his job is how cool the word “reprogramming” sounds. Deep down, part of him wanted to become a software engineer, so being able to say he is a “cellular reprogrammer” makes him feel cool. He does not hack bank accounts to steal money, he hacks cells to make them become immune cells. Using his super-powers for good. Or so he likes to think..
Other Contributors
Parashar Dhapola
Mohamed Eldeeb
Jonas Fritze
Maria Jassinskaja
Niklas Krausse
Ouyang Yuan