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

Last week, I spoke with a PhD student who works with me. He felt disappointed in his recent progress and began questioning himself, believing he could accomplish far more. I reassured him by highlighting the specific reasons behind my positive feedback, but I also gave him space to explain why he was unhappy with himself.

Background We are delighted to welcome Shivang Pandey to our team as a PhD student. Shivang is a  data science expert with a focus on climate and sustainability and a passionate of Earth observation. He holds a Master’s degree in Geoinformatics from the Faculty of ITC, University of Twente, in the Netherlands, where his research

I am thrilled to announce that our research project PRoMEThEUS (Adapting to temperature extremes in pregnant women and infants: past trends and future scenarios) has been awarded funding by Forte (Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare) under the 2024 Research Projects call. This exciting initiative will run from January 2025 to December