The Choice to Stay in Motion
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“This research placement has been a transformative experience”: David Gómez Peregrina’s EACR Travel Fellowship
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Embracing Change: My Journey of Relocating for a PhD
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“This visit has undoubtedly been a significant turning point in my path” – Teresa...
Teresa Abreu is a PhD student at the Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology (CNC), University of Coimbra in Portugal who received an EACR...
Science in Motion: Tripping, Pipetting and Wishing for Serendipity
Hello, dear readers! Welcome to my comical, albeit slightly tumultuous journey through the wondrous world of science. As an undergraduate student, my dreams of...
A Journey from Fundamental Research to Therapeutic Approach
Transitioning from one area of research to another is a thrilling journey filled with challenges and opportunities. As a cancer researcher, I have experienced...
From hot springs to personalised cancer treatment
We're campaigning to #KeepResearchCurious: highlighting the importance of curiosity-driven cancer research.
In this series of articles we highlight how fundamental research driven by curiosity can...
Behind the child, the passionate scientist
"They say that curiosity killed the cat, but they do not say if what he discovered was worth it," the great writer José Saramago...
‘On the mindful scientist’ – Christian Frezza explores mindfulness
At the Early Career Researchers' Conference 2023, we enjoyed a brilliant programme of diverse sessions from a range of experts, including Christian Frezza from...
“This visit has really been a boost to my research experience” – John Oluwafemi...
John Oluwafemi Teibo is a PhD student at the Cancer Proteomics Laboratory, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo in Brazil who received...
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