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The course was very engaging, challenging and had a very steep learning curve. I had the chance to learn from world-class professors and lecturers, getting a broad understanding of neuroscience while also specialising in my own research interests. I particularly valued the translational aspect of the programme, the staff and the environment, as well as my peers who shared the same passion for science<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Which research project did you work on?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I did my project with the Brain and Behavioural lab under the supervision of Dr. Paul Bentley. I investigated the use of wearable devices for motion tracking in stroke patients to improve current stroke assessments and inform rehabilitation strategies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Where are you now?\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I am currently working in the Thuret lab at King\u2019s College London<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What are you working on?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I am investigating the role of platelets in Alzheimer\u2019s disease. We are growing hippocampal progenitor cells and treating them with platelets and platelet-poor plasma to explore whether platelet-derived factors influence cellular processes linked to Alzheimer\u2019s risk<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What is the most important lesson you learnt as a\u00a0Master&#8217;s\u00a0student?<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">To be adaptable. 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