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Sofia Penttilä (She/Her)

Laidlaw Scholar, University of Toronto

About Sofia Penttilä

Hi! My name is Sofia, and I am going into my third year at the University of Toronto double-majoring in Neuroscience and Philosophy. I am originally from Helsinki, Finland, but I have moved around throughout my life, living in California and, most recently, Toronto, Canada. 

My academic interests include neurodegenerative diseases, stem cells,  philosophy, and building healthier communities through translational research.

I love rock climbing, cooking, trying different cuisines, reading, biking, and exploring new cities. 

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

University of Toronto

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2026

Research Topic

Behavioural Studies Biological Sciences Biomedical Sciences Medical Sciences Medicine Mental Health Neuroscience Statistics Technology

Area of Expertise

Biomedical Sciences Health Medicine Science

I am from:

Canada Finland United States of America

I speak:

English Finnish

My hobbies/interests are:

Cooking/Baking Cycling Film & TV Nature & environment Photography Reading Running/jogging Travelling

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