Vincent Sanwald

It is tragically said about me that "I like to come up with the hardest exam questions," which could not be further from the truth. In countless highly cultured argumentative battles, I always stood my ground for simple yet funny shark questions, never dispirited, never relinquished. One day, there will be an exam with said shark question, and on that day, the sun will rise, the birds will sing, and the students will exult in joy. Until that day, far off in the future, I strive to learn about how molecular mechanisms in animals work and how this knowledge could lead to the cure of illnesses or defects. The one piece shared between all animals - not spared from disorder - that sets us apart from cold rock or freezing water is our brain, defining who we are. Apprehending this mystery could teach us so much about ourselves, our behaviour, and all living beings.