Lisa's journey began in medicine, transitioning through chemistry and physics, and the key to integrating these fields was finding the perfect bachelor's thesis. This is where Anja, Steven, and Frøydis come into the picture!
Steven Ray Wilson (from the Bioanalytical Chemistry group) and Frøydis Sved Skottvoll (currently working at SINTEF) have been developing chips that grow cells derived from patients to mimic different organs. The goal is to create mini-organ models, allowing drugs to be tested on the chip rather than directly on patients. This approach aims to identify the most efficient ways to combat diseases while minimizing side effects for the patients.
In her thesis work, Lisa has focused on characterizing the chip using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optimizing its surface. Additionally, she has gained firsthand experience in the life of a researcher by reading scientific articles and learning about the funding process for future projects.
