BIO

Doctor of Biological Sciences in the field of biochemistry (specializing in neurochemistry) at the M. Nenecki Institute of Experimental Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw (Center for Neurobiology). Academic lecturer at SWPS University, scientific consultant, author of scientific and popular science publications, monographs, and articles on biochemistry and neurobiology. Graduate of Psychosomatics and Somatopsychology at the SWPS University in Warsaw, Conducting and Monitoring Clinical Trials at the Kozminski University in Warsaw, and Nutrition and Dietary Support in Sport at the University of Physical Education in Warsaw. Member of the Scientific Council of the Polish Psychedelic Society and the Polish Mindfulness Institute. Host of the popular science radio show/podcast “Wojsiat ogólnie” on Newonce and “Umyślnie” as well as an Instagram profile (drjoanwojsiat), where she shares scientific reports/reflections with her audience. Author of the popular science book “Tak działa mózg. Jak mądrze wpłynąć na jego funkcjonowanie” (“How the brain works. How to influence its functioning wisely”).

She mainly addresses issues related to neuroscience. Privately, she is a lover of road cycling, long hiking trips, and physical activity in general (strength training, qi gong practice), traveling, spending time in the forest, meditation and mindfulness practices, good books, street photography, and cinema. She is associated with Zen Buddhism philosophy.