We are thrilled to welcome Karin Lohi and Neja Sirc to SPARK Finland as our new interns. They will be supporting our daily work this fall, bringing fresh perspectives and new energy to our team during this autumn season. 

Karin Lohi is a second-year doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki focusing on early diagnostic tools for Alzheimer’s disease. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedicine from the University of Turku and a master’s degree in Translational Medicine from the University of Helsinki. Alongside her research, she actively contributes to science communication, and helps to shape research and innovation through education and community engagement.

Neja Sirc is a final-year doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki, specializing in translational immunology with a focus on cancer and the tumor microenvironment. With a background in translational medicine and experience in interdisciplinary innovation through iGEM, she is passionate about bridging scientific discoveries and real-world healthcare solutions.

This autumn, Karin and Neja will support SPARK Finland team in strengthening our communications and outreach, helping to increase the visibility of SPARK activities and engage researchers, students, and life science innovators across our network. You can find more details and their contact information via Contact page. 

Stay tuned for upcoming updates, and we wish you all a wonderful autumn ahead!