We invite you to listen to the latest episode of PORTfolio Stories, Science and Success—a conversation with Dr. Simona Lodato, a neurobiologist from Humanitas University and Head of the Department of Developmental Neurobiology at Humanitas Research Hospital in Italy.

The guest of the latest episode of the PORTfolio podcast is Dr. Aleksandra Badura, Head of the Neural Networks Underlying Behavioral Flexibility Laboratory at Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam. Her team investigates how the cerebellum influences behavioral flexibility and how its dysfunctions may contribute to the development of autism.

In the latest episode of PORTfolio Stories: Science and Success, Dr. Przemysław Duda – neuroscientist, physician, and writer – discusses the remarkable plasticity of the human brain, its capacity for change, and the role of creativity in uncovering scientific principles.

Professor Paul Schulz – a world-renowned neurologist from McGovern Medical School (University of Texas) – and Dr Ali Jawaid – a translational neuroscientist researching intergenerational trauma at Łukasiewicz – PORT – meet for an exceptional conversation about science, life, and the relationships that shape a scientific career. Their long-standing mentor–mentee relationship, now transformed into a partnership, reflects a shared dedication to understanding the brain and neurodegenerative diseases.

In the latest episode of PORTfolio: Stories, Science, and Success, we speak with Dr. Paweł Sega from the Population Diagnostics Center about science that transcends disciplinary boundaries and about the evolving role of the scientist as a leader, communicator, and innovator.

In the latest episode of the PORTfolio podcast, we take a look into the world of Klaudia Kuzdrowska — a young researcher from Łukasiewicz – PORT, who combines scientific work with a wide range of passions. Klaudia works as a process engineer in the Biology of Astrocytes Group led by Dr. Michał Ślęzak, where she studies animal behavior and brain function.

The PORTfolio podcast series at Łukasiewicz – PORT was born out of a passion for science and a fascination with human stories. These conversations bring together researchers at different stages of their careers – from early-career scientists taking their first steps in the world of research to experienced experts, innovators, and leaders in their fields. They talk about their professional paths, the challenges they have encountered, and how they balance scientific work with life beyond the laboratory.