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Congratulations to Dr Ragnhildur Thora Karadottir on selection as scholar of FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence

"The FENS-Kavli Scholars embody the best of modern neuroscience, representing outstanding young neuroscientists with diverse and multidisciplinary backgrounds," as both Monica Di Luca and Marian Joëls, current and past President of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies, pointed out. "Representing a vast geographical diversity in careers in multiple countries across Europe and beyond, this unique Network of Excellence reflects shared values based on openness, collaboration and creativity." "The FENS-Kavli Scholars bring a record of outstanding scientific accomplishments to the network that will surely stimulate networking, discussion and interaction at the highest possible level among the scholars," said Miyoung Chun, Executive Vice President of Science Programs, The Kavli Foundation.

Thora's research interests are neurotransmitter signalling to oligodendrocytes and their progenitor cells, in both health and disease. She is a member of the Wellcome Trust-Medical Research Council Stem Cell Institute.

Posted on 09/01/2015