I’ve always been fascinated by the rumours that Ugo Foscolo, the hot-blooded Romantic, chained himself to his desk, and that Victor Hugo had his clothes locked away so he couldn’t leave the house and was forced to write. How can we make ourselves write without using extreme tricks? When I ask the most productive people […]

Last week a student asked me, “What’s the best career move right now?”My instinct was to jump straight into a list of prescriptions, a problem-solving mode: strengthen your network, learn Python, build a mentorship team. But I’ve learned to pause whenever that system-one urge to advise kicks in. After all, advice often says more about

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a steady stream of emails and hallway conversations all circling around one question: How do I find, and keep, a fulfilling job in academia? Before jumping into the tips, let’s take a moment to reflect on the ‘why’. Academic life is a roller‑coaster of grant deadlines and fixed‑term

Alongside my main research work, I’ve developed a strong interest in improving how we manage research projects and academic workflows. Academia is full of bad habits, perhaps the most common is the tendency for projects to run over time, often brushed off with a resigned “well, we are in academia.” But more often than not,

We are delighted to welcome Ricardo Berenguer Navarro to our research team as our newest PhD student at Karolinska Institutet. Ricardo’s academic background and professional expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and survival analysis make him a great addition to our interdisciplinary team. His PhD project will focus on characterising future risks to population health related to

A few weeks ago, I wrote about procrastination, the all-too-familiar habit of putting things off until tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, next week… What I didn’t expect was how many people told me they felt relief after reading it. They said it eased their feelings of guilt. This prompted me to reflect: guilt is often

Reflecting on a hectic week juggling many tasks, including writing a grant, I found myself questioning the place that reading holds in grant writing. How can we be strong writers if we’re not also readers of books? Our days quickly fill with work, family obligations, and a steady stream of notifications. In all this hustle,

When talking with students, a common question arises: How do I choose what to do in life? and How long will I stay motivated on this path? Some take the approach of continuing until they no longer feel motivated, then switching directions. A few weeks ago, I came across a fascinating book written by Francis

We are delighted to announce that Manuel Martellini O Nocentini has joined our group as a Research Assistant in Health Data Science! With a strong background in statistical modeling, Manuel brings invaluable expertise in applying advanced methods to address complex scientific challenges. Manuel holds a Master’s degree in Statistics, providing him with a solid foundation

This week marks my fourth year teaching case-control studies. Each new cohort of students brings fresh perspectives, and it is an honor to teach them the foundational methods of epidemiology. I am continually humbled by the importance of these approaches, developed in the mid-20th century and still widely used today, often in the analysis of