In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I’m a Medicinal Chemist, and I study how different drugs affect the epigenetic landscape of blood cancers. This is important knowledge needed in designing ways of monitoring the response to the cancer treatment and optimizing the treatment so that more patients benefit.
Describe your educational and career path
I did my Bachelors in Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University, then continued to do a Masters in Medicinal Chemistry. Thereafter I pursued a PhD in Medical Science at Karolinska Institutet.
Who or what inspired you in your field?
After five years of basic research in Organic Chemistry, I got to know about a new and very exciting field, Epigenetics which is the study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the DNA sequence. I knew that this was the field I wanted to pursue my PhD in.
What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
The most exciting part of doing stem cell research is that our efforts will in the long run help patients who are suffering from very difficult diseases, which often have no curable treatment.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Follow your dreams and be ready to work really hard. Build a strong network, and don’t be afraid of making mistakes. And most importantly, always put your trust in Allah (SWT), especially when things don’t go your way at first attempt. If you have a strong ”why”, then you will find a way to succeed in shaa Allah.
Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Compared to other countries, I think Muslims in my field are a minority in Sweden. From my experience, when presenting my research at various conferences worldwide, there were more Muslims in non-European countries. Hopefully this will change in the near future.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I work within the field of “turbulence”, which is familiar to anyone who has flown on an aeroplane. I try to understand, characterise, and ultimately control turbulent flows to our benefit. In short: I try to control the unruly.
Describe your educational and career path
I completed my education in a small town in Germany after which I got my MSc in 2003 from the Ruhr University of Bochum, in Mechanical Engineering, where I fell in love with turbulence for the first time. In 2004, I moved to Stockholm to start my graduate studies and in 2009 got a PhD in Fluid Mechanics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. By this time, I was incurably infected by turbulence, so I stayed at my department and continued working as a researcher and received my habilitation in Experimental Fluid Physics in 2015. Meanwhile I also became an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bologna in Italy in 2017 where I had been a visiting researcher since 2007.
3. Who or what inspired you in your field?
Many people have inspired me throughout my life, but my dad is the most inspiring person. I have always looked up to him, as a child and as a teenager too. When it comes to my field, many have inspired me, mainly my MSc and PhD advisers, but also colleagues, collaborators across the globe. A continuous source of inspiration are the questions of students. No matter how often you have taught a topic, there is always some new question that challenges your understanding and brings eureka moments with it. Last but not least, my sons, who have spent many hours at my lab, have never stopped shooting questions at me, which helped me in developing patience and pedagogical skills.
4. What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
Curiosity, fun and eagerness, though not always all at the same time, are driving forces. It is pure joy to stand in front of a class and explain things to students, answer their questions, discuss with them, and be challenged by them. Driven by a research question, one plans an experiment and sometimes finds an answer to, but instead of closing Pandora’s box, one is faced with new questions. There is always that sleeping curiosity that can appear any moment in one’s career and drive one insane for weeks!
What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow in your footsteps? What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Just follow your dreams and do not listen to anyone who tells you that your dreams are not achievable. It is true that “a” degree is nowadays seen as a door opener and people are pushing one another to pursue education just for the sake of studying. But why waste the best years of your life studying something you are not even sure whether it is what you want to do for life? Instead, find something you burn for, do not think much about the salary or the job opportunities. What will happen in five years is unpredictable, and in a globalized world, many opportunities might wait for you if you are flexible. There surely are shortcuts to getting rich, but I doubt there is one to getting an education. And once you have decided, do not compare yourself to others, since that can paralyze your efforts.
6. Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Probably not, but that is of lesser concern I would say. I rather think that social sciences would benefit from a stronger presence of Muslim scientists or any other underpresented group.
In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I work within the field of “turbulence”, which is familiar to anyone who has flown on an aeroplane. I try to understand, characterise, and ultimately control turbulent flows to our benefit. In short: I try to control the unruly.
Describe your educational and career path
I completed my education in a small town in Germany after which I got my MSc in 2003 from the Ruhr University of Bochum, in Mechanical Engineering, where I fell in love with turbulence for the first time. In 2004, I moved to Stockholm to start my graduate studies and in 2009 got a PhD in Fluid Mechanics from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. By this time, I was incurably infected by turbulence, so I stayed at my department and continued working as a researcher and received my habilitation in Experimental Fluid Physics in 2015. Meanwhile I also became an Adjunct Professor at the University of Bologna in Italy in 2017 where I had been a visiting researcher since 2007.
3. Who or what inspired you in your field?
Many people have inspired me throughout my life, but my dad is the most inspiring person. I have always looked up to him, as a child and as a teenager too. When it comes to my field, many have inspired me, mainly my MSc and PhD advisers, but also colleagues, collaborators across the globe. A continuous source of inspiration are the questions of students. No matter how often you have taught a topic, there is always some new question that challenges your understanding and brings eureka moments with it. Last but not least, my sons, who have spent many hours at my lab, have never stopped shooting questions at me, which helped me in developing patience and pedagogical skills.
4. What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
Curiosity, fun and eagerness, though not always all at the same time, are driving forces. It is pure joy to stand in front of a class and explain things to students, answer their questions, discuss with them, and be challenged by them. Driven by a research question, one plans an experiment and sometimes finds an answer to, but instead of closing Pandora’s box, one is faced with new questions. There is always that sleeping curiosity that can appear any moment in one’s career and drive one insane for weeks!
5. What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow in your footsteps? What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Just follow your dreams and do not listen to anyone who tells you that your dreams are not achievable. It is true that “a” degree is nowadays seen as a door opener and people are pushing one another to pursue education just for the sake of studying. But why waste the best years of your life studying something you are not even sure whether it is what you want to do for life? Instead, find something you burn for, do not think much about the salary or the job opportunities. What will happen in five years is unpredictable, and in a globalized world, many opportunities might wait for you if you are flexible. There surely are shortcuts to getting rich, but I doubt there is one to getting an education. And once you have decided, do not compare yourself to others, since that can paralyze your efforts.
6. Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Probably not, but that is of lesser concern I would say. I rather think that social sciences would benefit from a stronger presence of Muslim scientists or any other underpresented group.
1. In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I read. And write.
2. Describe your educational and career path (e.g. excerpt of your CV)
Before the war in Bosnia, I was studying to be an engineer. In Sweden, which took in thousands of us refugees, none of that education was recognized. I had to start all over, and in 2000, I changed course and got into language and literature. I was inspired by a professor of drama, Ishrat Lindblad, to continue with literary studies and managed to finish my PhD by 2010. That year I also published my first novel Thinner than a Hair (about the war) and started teaching full time at Stockholm University. In 2012, I published my dissertation Ways of Being Free and a collection of short stories How to Fare Well and Stay Fair. Since then I’ve continued the parallel paths of academic and creative publishing, branched from postcolonial studies to comics studies and world literature studies (specializing in Muslim American fiction). I created and ran (for 3 years) an MA in transnational creative writing. I increasingly collaborated with academics and writers on articles, anthologies, and all kinds of projects. I’ve also been the fiction editor of a transnational journal Two Thirds North. My new novel, At the Feet of Mothers, is coming out in a few months.
3. Who or what inspired you in your field?
Currently I’m more inspired by people from other fields or outside academia. I think that’s better for one’s development.
4. What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
Teaching. I cannot help but love my students, love working with them, no matter how short time I spend with them. Most of my best friends are former students.
5. What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps? What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Don’t follow me. It’s creepy. I’m kidding. Dark Balkan humour. The thing is I’m not sure that any single path can be followed. My only advice is: be honest with yourself because if what you do doesn’t come from a genuine place, a need of sorts, then I’m not sure what’s the point. Ask yourself why you’re doing what you do. Get out of your bubble. What is your knowledge good for? Where can you contribute? Surprise yourself and surprise others. Don’t reduce yourself. Traditionally Muslim intellectuals have covered multiple disciplines and activism. Recently I had a big project concerning the award of the Nobel Prize to a genocide denialist Peter Handke. No one in academia, to my knowledge, supported that horrible decision by the Swedish Academy, yet few spoke about it publicly. What is their knowledge good for? I do have to give credit to my department. Many colleagues spoke up and even came to the demonstration on the Nobel Prize Day.
6. Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
Looking at the last fifteen years, the number of Muslims in my field in Sweden and worldwide has grown, which is great because I see how much knowledge they bring to it, how they use their diverse intellectual traditions to boost critical discourse. But we need more, yes, no doubt.
1. In a few sentences, describe what you do to a layperson.
I am a linguist, and I research both written and spoken words. I look at discourses and compare different texts to find patterns in them. When I study “talks” I film everyday talks, transcribe them forensically and look for patterns. When I transcribe, I measure pauses in the talk, look at body language, facial gestures, as well as how bodies are arranged during a conversation. Nothing goes overlooked. As for research topics, I cover English in Sweden, Pakistan, British India, and, to some extent, Ottoman Turkey and present-day English policy in Turkey. I also study the linguistic landscape of Stockholm and do interviews with people from different communities in Sweden.
2. Describe your educational and career path
I went to school and upper secondary school in KSA and studied pre-engineering. Later, I changed to humanities and did my first Bachelors in English language and literature as well as Classical Persian. My PhD from Linköping University (Sweden) is in “English classroom interaction,” for which I also did a few courses at Aalborg University, Aarhus University and Copenhagen University. I have also done a few professional development courses for Higher Education teachers from Linköping University, Stockholm University and Royal Institute of Technology. I have been affiliated with seven Swedish universities, and currently, I am teaching English Linguistics at Uppsala University and Södertörn University.
3. Who or what inspired you in to your field?
Many people at different stages of life inspire you. Same is true for me.
4. What aspect of your job gives you the most satisfaction?
I felt the need to know more, read more and learn more. When I started my PhD, I was the only Muslim woman linguist in my area of research – although I have now recently found a few others as well. I like looking deeper into things which are invisible when not examined systematically. Some of the satisfying moments in my work are creating new knowledge, analyzing and reporting the findings. Research is a fascinating endeavour for me!
5. What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your footsteps?/ What advice would you give to young Muslims who would like to take a similar path?
Ask questions – lots of them. Meet lots of people, and volunteer for several activities which will give you opportunities to learn new skills.
6. Are there enough Muslims in your field of research in your country and worldwide?
There are many Muslim linguists worldwide, but there are a few in Sweden. When I started my PhD, I was the only Muslim woman linguist in my area of research – although I have now recently found a few others as well.