Nora Skjerdingstad is an undergraduate student in clinical psychology at the University of Oslo, also engaged in a minor in applied statistics. From the beginning of her studies, she has been involved in research activities parallel to her degree. Her research interests are mainly situated in developmental psychology and specifically the development of schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Nora seeks to employ complex longitudinal methods and network analysis to better understand the developmental pathways and risk factors associated with psychosis. She is also interested in the dissemination of science to the public and enjoys literature and writing.
Margrete Soya Heimvik is a dedicated master's student specializing in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Oslo. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Maastricht. Currently, engaged in a junior research fellowship with the COPE research group, her academic journey has veered toward a clinical direction. Her ongoing project involves predicting treatment outcomes in complex anxiety patients, revealing her commitment to advancing mental health research. Margrete's keen interest in methodology, coupled with a specific curiosity for machine learning techniques, underscores her passion for exploring innovative approaches in her field. During her downtime when she's not with friends or her darling hamster, Mochi, she's expressing herself through watercolor paintings and hip-hop dancing.