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Hello !<\/h2><\/span>
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I’m Georgia Kefala<\/h3><\/span>
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I’m currently looking for a PhD in Biophysics starting in 2023<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/i>About Me<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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About Me<\/span><\/div><\/h2><\/span>
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How I became passionate about Biophysics<\/h3><\/span>
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My interest in biophysics is rooted in the desire to apply the theories and methods of physics to understand how biological systems work. Through my different research projects, I have become fascinated studying the mechanics of how the molecules of life are made, how different parts of a cell move and function, how complex systems in our bodies \u2014 the brain, the circulation, the immune system, etc. \u2014 work.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m particularly interested in the research field of cell mechanics. What is appealing to me is the complexity of cells, the out-of-the-box thinking required to develop methods and accelerate progress in this field using the quantitative sciences of physics, mathematics, and chemistry. I’m aware that cell mechanics is a field where perseverance, dedication and passion are vital to succeed, and I’m certain I possess those skills.<\/p>\n

Working in Biophysics also gives me the unique opportunity to work alongside scientists from many fields such as mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering, pharmacology, materials sciences, etc. who all use their skills to explore and develop new tools for understanding how all life works.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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<\/i>Education<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Education<\/span><\/div><\/h2><\/span>
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Master of Science, Research in Physics: Biological Physics and Soft Matter Specialization (120 ECs)<\/h3><\/span>
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Leiden University
\n<\/b>Sept 2021 \u2013 Present
\nLeiden, The Netherlands<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

Average of <\/span>8.4\/10<\/strong> on the first year
\n<\/span>Two research projects<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>