Sai Yadnik is excited to explore different avenues within motor control for her PhD project in the NAD PhD programme.
With an interest in human motor and sensorimotor functions, Sai Yadnik is especially drawn to exploring innovative neurorehabilitative methods and technologies that can improve daily quality of life. During the pre-PhD year, she will familiarise herself with new techniques and gain a clearer sense of the direction she wants to take her PhD project in:
“My goal is to deepen my knowledge across areas of neuroscience and refine my technical skills. For the PhD project itself, I am aiming towards developing a project that bridges basic research and clinical applications. I think it is exciting that research in neuroscience can have direct, real-world impact, so it is important for me that my project contributes to improving functional abilities and overall quality of life,” Sai explains.
She will do her first rotation at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance, where she will gain hands-on experience in non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, particularly TMS and bimodal TMS-EEG.
Growing up in an international community from a young age and studying in both the Netherlands and Switzerland has exposed Sai to a variety of perspectives. It has taught her to stay open-minded and adaptable made her curious about how different people approach and solve questions. In research, it has shaped her appreciation for collaboration and has made her a strong believer of the idea that the creativity stemming from combining diverse outlooks can lead to meaningful discoveries.
Outside of the lab, Sai enjoys visual arts, painting and sketching. When visiting a new place, you will always find her at the nearest art museum on her first day there.