Samira Parhizkar

Samira Parhizkar is a second-year Biochemistry/ Molecular Medicine PhD student at the Centre for Stroke and Dementia and part of the International Max Planck Research School programme in Munich, Germany. Prior to her PhD, Samira completed an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham, which included an industrial year as part of the Master’s degree. During her time in Nottingham, Samira tried to get as much research experience as possible to get a glimpse into the academic world, which greatly helped in deciding as to whether or not a PhD was right for her. Samira is looking forward to sharing her experiences with you, including the adventures of moving abroad for a PhD.

She tweets @sailingcoconut.

PhD: Molecular Medicine / Biochemistry

Location: Munich

PhD Vlog Introduction: Samira Parhizkar

Want to get a real insight into what it’s like to do a PhD? Meet Samira who is originally from Sweden and is in her second year as a Biochemistry/ Molecular Medicine PhD student at the Centre for Stroke and Dementia and part of the International Max Planck Research School…>

PhD Vlog Week 1: Samira Parhizkar

In week 1 Samira shares insights into a days work inside the lab! Follow the vlogging month as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and location to film themselves. The vlogs cover everything from starting a PhD, moving abroad to do a PhD, finding funding opportunities…>

PhD Vlog Week 2: Samira Parhizkar

In week 2 Samira talks about language, experiments and her thesis. She also shares insights into a big experiment week! Follow the vlogging month as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and location to film themselves. The vlogs cover everything from starting a PhD, moving abroad…>

PhD Vlog Week 3: Samira Parhizkar

In week 3 Samira shares insight into what graduate life is like in Munich, from the language, accommodation and the transition process. Follow the vlogging month as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and location to film themselves. The vlogs cover everything from starting a PhD,…>

PhD Vlog Week 4: Samira Parhizkar

In week 4 Samira shares tips on the PhD interview and PhD funding. She also shares insight on how to make the most of your PhD. Follow the vlogging month as we invite PhD students at various stages of their PhD and location to film themselves. The vlogs cover everything…>

PhD Vlog 3 Month’s On: Samira Parhizkar

PhD Vlog 6 Month’s On: Samira Parhizkar

Meet Samira who is originally from Sweden and is in her second year as a Biochemistry/ Molecular Medicine PhD student at the Centre for Stroke and Dementia and part of the International Max Planck Research School programme in Munich, Germany. We followed Samira between September and October 2015 for four…>