Broadening Horizons

So…I have finally finished the design of my logo. It took a while, but I am very happy with the final result. Pending a quick review by a mentor and a couple of artistic friend’s perspectives, and it’s off to the next step of my personal branding.The logo is actually based on a picture taken at work recently. It is  a dissociated  neuron in cell culture sprouting neurites trying to connect to its final target.

Mario's Logo

I chose a neuron not simply because I have worked at a preclinical laboratory that focuses on spinal cord injury for the last three years; the meaning behind it a lot more complex than that. Neurons are remarkably resilient if threatened by external stimuli. They will attempt to reconnect back to its target time and time again and find alternative routes to go about it. Under normal circumstances, they constantly fine-tune their physiology to better perform their function. Their “plasticity” that allows them to adapt to changing environments is a characteristic that I strive to achieve.

Just as neurons are constantly “inspired to change” by the stimuli they receive, I take after neurons to meet the challenges my career will set forth.