About Us
We are two young neuroscientists curious about the world and our perception of it. We love exploring ideas and connecting the dots between different areas of knowledge, which is what led us both to the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience. We created Neuroverse as a way to explore and share ideas both within and beyond neuroscience. Importantly, we wanted to create something that is accessible and interesting to both scientists and non-scientists alike.
Carolina Soares
Carolina is originally from Portugal and has been living in the UK since 2016. Having completed a BSc in Biochemistry at Queen Mary University of London, she developed a fascination for the molecular structure and function of biology. But she has always loved philosophy, and found neuroscience to be an incredible scientific platform to prod at some philosophical questions. She went on to complete an MscR in Integrative Neuroscience at The University of Edinburgh before joining Sonja Hofer's lab as a research assistant in the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre, UCL. She is currently a PhD student at King's College London. Her research interests include consciousness, sensory perception, predictive coding, and cortical interactions.
Clara Lenherr
Clara is originally from Singapore and Switzerland but has been living in the UK for over a decade. She has always been fascinated by the natural world and curious about what creates and shapes our reality, which is what led her to pursue neuroscience. She completed a BSc in Neuroscience at King's College London and an MScR in Integrative Neuroscience at The University of Edinburgh, and is currently a PhD candidate at the MRC Centre for Neurodevelopmental Disorders in King's College London. She is most interested in plasticity in the brain, the mechanisms that underly learning and memory, and how neurons process and encode information.
Our Team
Social Media Manager
Tess Stanley
Tess is originally from New York and earned a dual degree in Neuroscience and Philosophy at Lafayette College. There, she became fascinated by how the brain interacts with the sensory environment, and how philosophy can shape the way science is taught and communicated. This fascination led Tess to pursue a PhD at Cambridge University, where she researches how neuron-glial interactions drive neuronal plasticity in the olfactory system. Beyond research, she hopes to promote greater neuroscience accessibility and outreach.
Blog Writer
Purnima BR
Purnima is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Sheffield. She is highly enthusiastic about the neural basis of cognition, and how advances in diagnostic visualization can help inform treatments for neuropsychiatric conditions. Purnima is excited to work at the intersection of science, medicine and technology to promote clinical knowledge and empower individuals with information. She is also passionate about using visual means to communicate science effectively.
Blog Writer
Shivali Verma
Shivali embarked on her academic journey at Azim Premji University, India, where her passion for neuroscience began. Shivali's fascination with the human brain led her to London to pursue a Master's in Brain and Mind Sciences at University College London (UCL). Shivali is keen to explore neurodegeneration and cognition as she progresses further into her research career. Beyond the lab, she is passionate about making neuroscience accessible to the wider public, and inspiring more people to appreciate the intricate beauty of the brain.