Sharing the things I've learned, the stories of inspiring people, and the thoughts that might lead to a better future.

“The hardest part of research is always to find a question that’s big enough that it’s worth answering, but little enough that you actually can answer it.”

Edward Witten

The importance of understanding the brain by examining it across different temporal, spatial, and topological scales. I’m grateful for the collaborative efforts and the organizers for providing a platform to share and discuss these important topics.

The rich scientific atmosphere, cutting-edge technologies, collaborative spirit, and insightful talks by scientists in various disciplines were a great learning experience.

I sat down with Dr. Wogu, a lecturer and researcher in Nigeria, learning about her work and the current state of neuroscience research in Africa.

Immersed in the performance of pianist Professor Henry, I learned about Chopin’s life and the profound way music connects us across time and space.

Some Talks and Writings

You and Your Research, by Richard Hamming

How to Do Great Work, by Paul Graham

A Mathematician’s Lament, by Paul Lockhart

The End of the Beginning, by Robert Sinsheimer

I’ve Been to the Mountaintop, by Martin Luther King

How mass spectrometry imaging through a multi-omics approach helps us better understand the brain’s complex molecular landscape.

It is estimated that there are 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe. In a human brain, 100 billion neurons form 100 trillion connections to each other. 

Like having a conversation with an old friend who I hope to meet someday.

This book challenges perceptions with concrete data, unveiling the truth about our world’s progress and inviting a more hopeful perspective.

As a scientist reveals the surprising benefits of a good night’s sleep, you’ll never think of your bed in the same way.

This is a book I read, re-read, and plan to un-read.

Each act of kindness, each effort to alleviate suffering, however small, sends forth a ripple of hope.

“We live on an island surrounded by a sea of ignorance. As our island of knowledge grows, so does the shore of our ignorance.”

John Archibald Wheeler

Theoretical Physicist