Siobhan Adesida
I am a PhD student in the Weir lab. I completed my undergraduate BSc degree in Neuroscience at the University of Dundee (2020-2024). My project research focuses on developing a novel model of neuropathic pain interactions using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology, with an emphasis on exploring how non-neuronal cells influence pain processing.
Monika Bielska
I am a PhD student working with Kate Jeffery and Mick Craig on a BBSRC-funded project investigating the origin of place cells in the anterior thalamus. In my project, I am researching how different brain regions interact when we explore external environments – a function known as spatial navigation. I am mostly interested in specialised neurons called place cells which are one of the few fascinating mechanisms by which the brain represents our position in the environment.
I first joined the University of Glasgow in 2021 when I started my MSc in Brain Sciences. After graduating, I worked as a research technician in the Craig lab for over a year and I have been involved in various projects such as pharmacological studies or using animal models of psychiatric disease and inflammation.
Outside of the lab, you can find me practising asanas on a yoga mat or exploring Scottish parks and hiking routes.