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University of Antwerp
Ayesha Kiran Mendes is a PhD Fellow at the within the Peripheral Neuropathy Research Group . Her research focuses on characterizing the function of Heat Shock Proteins (HSPBs) on the outer mitochondrial membrane to better understand their role in neurological health. Professional Highlights
The transition from written blog to video platform was not immediate. For two years after graduating, Ayesha worked as a junior brand strategist at a mid-sized Toronto agency. But the corporate world felt confining. In 2017, she took a leap of faith, quitting her job to pursue content creation full-time. Her family, initially skeptical, asked the question many immigrant parents ask: "You studied for four years to make videos on the internet?" ayesha kiran mendes full
Neurobiology:
Studying the P182L mutant of HSPB1, which is linked to peripheral neuropathy (specifically Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease). University of Antwerp Ayesha Kiran Mendes is a
What stands out most? Her authenticity. Ayesha is known for her warm, grounded presence — often joking with Shawn, keeping him humble, and openly crying tears of pride at his achievements. For two years after graduating, Ayesha worked as