Oskar completed his BA (Honours) in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, UK in 2023. During his undergraduate studies, he explored a range of research areas, including volume regulation in archaea and metabolism in flies, before developing a strong interest in stem cell biology through an internship focused on the epigenetic regulation of cell fate. This interest led him to join the laboratory of Dr Ben Steventon at the University of Cambridge as a Research Assistant, where he investigated how translational regulation influences cell fate acquisition in gastruloids.
In 2026, Oskar joined the laboratory of A/Prof Anai Gonzalez-Cordero as a PhD student, where he studies the role of signalling pathways in cell fate specification within retinal organoids. His research centres on understanding how stem cells coordinate fate decisions during development, with the long-term aim of improving stem cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration.
Outside of the lab, Oskar enjoys spending time outdoors, rock climbing, and playing the piano.