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Anika Wuestefeld
Name:
Anika Wuestefeld
Job Title:
PhD Candidate
Place of work / study:
Lund University
Area of Research:
My research delves into the nuances of both aging and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), with an emphasis on atypical presentations of AD. The workings of the medial temporal lobe, crucial for memory, stand at the heart of my research. To this end, I use multimodal methods, such as various modalities of in-vivo and ex-vivo magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, and fluid biomarkers.
How is your research funded:
My work if funded by grants my main supervisor obtained.
Tell us a little about yourself:
Outside of my work, I spend most of my time being active and any form of physical exercise I also enjoy being around family and friends.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I can juggle while riding a unicycle.
Why did you choose to work in dementia research?
I have always been fascinated by the brain! Trying to understand how it works and how it makes us who we are is incredibly interesting. For me, the natural step was to focus on a disease and wanting to contribute to help individuals suffering from the disease. I formed the desire to work with dementia after encountering several patients living with the disease. Working with dementia and all its facets is both challenging and very valuable work, which again and again motivates me to continue working in the field.
What single piece of advice would you give to an early career researcher?
Find great mentors and don’t be afraid to ask questions!
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