• Postgraduate Studies
• Geneva, Switzerland

About Me

Hello! I’m Despina Demenega, a Speech and Language Therapist and Cognitive Neuroscientist, originally from Kea, although I have been living abroad for several years. My journey began with my Undergraduate Studies in Speech and Language Therapy in Patras, where I first developed a passion for understanding brain development and learning in childhood. I became fascinated by questions such as: How do we learn? How do we remember? How does language develop in children, and what happens in cases of syndromes or other disorders? This curiosity led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

My research interests have focused primarily on autism and language development. I have worked in research settings with various groups, in companies as a scientific consultant, and I am currently employed as a Project Manager.

In my free time, I enjoy theatre and sports. I love being in nature and trying different activities such as hiking, cycling, climbing, skiing, and sailing on Lake Geneva.

Why I Chose My Career

What I want to share is that I haven’t chosen one profession. People are multifaceted, and in today’s work landscape, a career can include many intersecting paths. From a young age, I had an innate curiosity about how the world works and a deep love for biology. I still remember the