Teaching has always been more than a task or responsibility for me. It’s a passion. Whether I’m discussing physics with my kids over breakfast, explaining molecular genetics and epigenetics to future epileptologists and diagnostic specialists (like last week in Barcelona), or introducing pathology and molecular biology to computer science students exploring biomedical applications, each experience is both a chance to share and to learn.

Teaching brings the dual challenge of translating cutting-edge science into practical frameworks and helping future professionals not only grasp the content but also appreciate its relevance. At its best, teaching is not just about conveying knowledge, but about cultivating curiosity, refining understanding, and rediscovering the awe of discovery. One of the most rewarding moments is when a complex idea “clicks” for someone and often sparks a new insight for me, too.

This term, I’m guiding AI students through molecular biology and neuroscience, many of whom have never taken a biology class, yet are developing tools that could transform biomedical science. Here, teaching means balancing precision with storytelling. It’s not about simplifying science, but making it accessible without losing depth. And in doing so, I’m reminded of the wonder of basic biology, how elegant and astonishingly orchestrated the molecular world is.

In the end, teaching and learning are inseparable for me. It’s a way to connect to ideas, to people, and to the enduring curiosity that drew me to science in the first place.