The Creative Group
Where science meets art. A collective of researchers, visionaries, and digital storytellers breaking the traditional barriers of scientific communication.
Net4Brain · WG6 Dissemination
Redefining how brain research is shared
Science doesn't just live in laboratories or peer-reviewed journals; it breathes through the stories we tell, the connections we spark, and the communities we build.
As the Creative Group within Net4Brain's Working Group 6 (Dissemination), we are a collective of researchers, visionaries, and digital storytellers from across Europe and beyond. Our mission is to break the traditional barriers of scientific communication. Our goal is not only to disseminate results, but to create a recognizable communication identity for Net4Brain: clear, inclusive, creative, and scientifically sound. We are redefining how brain research is shared, visualized, and experienced — turning complex data into engaging, accessible, and impactful content for scientists, clinicians, and the public alike.
What we do
We develop creative dissemination formats to make Net4Brain's research activities and scientific outputs more visible, understandable, and engaging. Our activities include visual abstracts, interviews, short videos, webinars, social media campaigns, storytelling formats, and digital content designed to connect scientific excellence with different audiences.
From producing dynamic webinars to crafting immersive digital narratives, we blend cutting-edge neuroscience with creative strategy to amplify the voice of Net4Brain.
Meet the Creative Group
A diverse, multidisciplinary team of researchers who believe in the power of science communication. We bring together different backgrounds, career stages, generations, research fields, and communication skills — united by a common passion: making science more visible, understandable, and inspiring.
The Creative Crew — 9 Minds, 1 Vision
Terézia Kisková-Šimková
Experimental Pathophysiology
Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, Košice, Slovakia
Aylin Toplu-Hocaoğlu
Medical Pharmacology
Medical School, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Türkiye
Muhammet Karaman
Molecular Biology
Faculty of Science, Dokuz Eylul University, İzmir, Turkey
Ilaria D'Agostino
Medicinal Chemistry
Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
Ana Petra Cherciu
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Resident Physician, Young Researcher — Ana Aslan International Foundation
Hélène Castel
Director of Research (INSERM)
Team NeuroGlio, Cancer and Brain Genomics, University of Rouen Normandie, Rouen, France
Claudia Mazo
Assistant Professor
School of Computing, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Annalisa Occhipinti
Professor of Applied AI
Teesside University, United Kingdom
Uchenna Ngameduru
Research Assistant
Teesside University, United Kingdom
Our Pillars of Action
Active Engagement
Designing spaces where science meets dialogue, participation, and community building.
Creative Content
Crafting multimedia narratives, podcast concepts, visual science, and accessible communication tools.
Global Amplification
Ensuring Net4Brain's activities, achievements, and scientific messages reach the right audiences at the right time.
Why it matters
Brain research is complex, multidisciplinary, and rapidly evolving. Communicating it effectively means building trust, encouraging dialogue, and helping scientific knowledge travel beyond academic boundaries. Through creativity, we aim to bring research closer to people — not only academics — without losing scientific rigor.
How we work
We combine scientific expertise, creative thinking, and collaborative planning to design communication formats that are accurate, inclusive, and engaging. Each activity is developed through dialogue within the group and in close connection with the broader Net4Brain community.
Our audience
We create content for multiple audiences: researchers, clinicians, early-career scientists, students, patients, stakeholders, and the wider public. Our aim is to adapt the language without diluting the science.
What's coming next
In the coming months, the Creative Group will develop new interactive initiatives to showcase Net4Brain's activities and strengthen dialogue across the network and beyond.
Photo Challenge
A social media initiative that makes research more visible through the eyes of our network members. Researchers share lab photos, microscopy images, experimental setups, and spontaneous moments of scientific discovery. The most original entries are shortlisted by the WG6 Creative Group and shared with the wider community.
Tea Time with Net4Brain
An informal interview series bringing the human side of neuro-oncology into focus. Through relaxed conversations with researchers, the format shares personal stories, mentorship insights, research challenges, and career advice — inspiring early-career researchers and making brain cancer research more relatable.
Want to shape the future of science communication with us?
We are always looking for fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and passionate collaborators. If you want to pitch an idea, co-create content, or join our creative wave, reach out to us. Let's amplify science together.
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