Interviews from 2021

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

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1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

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1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

⁣

1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

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1. 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.

2. 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.

1. 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.

2. 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. 

1. 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. 

2. 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. 

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1. 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.

2. 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.