What is your name?
Muireann Hogan
Where are you from?
Galway, Ireland
Which class do you belong to?
MSc Translational Neuroscience 2026
Where and what did you study before joining Imperial College London?
I studied Neuroscience & Psychology at King’s College London
How did you find your Master’s experience at the College?
My experience at Imperial was incredibly inspiring. There was always so much interesting research and work happening around me, and it was exciting to be surrounded by people who were passionate about pushing the boundaries of neuroscience. The course was definitely intense and challenging at times, but I genuinely enjoyed every minute of it. I learned a huge amount, both academically and personally, and I really valued the opportunity to explore different areas of neuroscience in such a stimulating environment
Which research project did you work on?
I completed my research project in the Grossman Lab, where I worked on closed-loop temporal interference stimulation. We explored the possibility of phase-locking stimulation to endogenous alpha oscillations, with the aim of developing a more responsive approach to brain stimulation
Where are you now?
I’m still living in London
What are you working on?
I’m currently applying to PhD programmes, with the aim of continuing to work in neuromodulation and neurotechnology. I’m also exploring opportunities in industry within the neurotechnology space. Alongside this, I’m working with an early-stage start-up, which has been a really exciting opportunity to gain experience outside of academia and explore how neuroscience and technology can be translated into real-world applications
What is the most important lesson you learnt as a Master’s student?
One of the most important lessons I learnt was to embrace uncertainty and stay curious. Research rarely goes exactly according to plan, and learning to approach unexpected results as an opportunity to ask better questions was incredibly valuable. The Master’s also taught me that you don’t necessarily need to have your entire career mapped out. Sometimes the most important thing is to follow the areas that genuinely excite you and see where they lead
How did the Master’s programme help you get to where you are now?
The Master’s gave me the knowledge, research experience and confidence to pursue my interests in neuromodulation and neurotechnology. The programme exposed me to a broad range of neuroscience research and showed me how different disciplines can come together to develop new technologies for understanding the brain. It has given me a strong foundation for my future career