Dipti was initially drawn to Archaea for their highly unusual metabolism. "In reflecting on my scientific trajectory, I realize how unique it has been & now take pride in being the ambassador for archaea to the broader scientific community." 4/4

Shown in this image, the frozen methane bubbles🫧 are produced by the microorganisms that she studies in her lab. She shares: "This image beautifully captures the dramatic impact that these invisible microorganisms can have on our planet and on us too." 3/

The oxygen-free environments that methanogens thrive in are also what makes them technically challenging to work with. But Dipti found a way💡. By pioneering the development of genome editing tools for methanogens, she's unlocked a completely new way to study these microbes. 2/

Roseanna shares, "My career has been transformed by having taken this risk and I am happier than ever as a scientist."💫 We're excited for Roseanna to support even more bold science exploration as a Scout! 4/4

She found thought partners & mentors to help her break into the #synbio world, & leaned on her novel expertise in colloid physics. This bold move led to the development of the first ever whole-cell model of E. coli, where biomolecules are represented individually & explicitly. 3/

After a successful career in materials science, Roseanna took a big leap: she brought her expertise to the very different world of *living* biological cells🦠. This required mastering a new discipline, entering a new scientific community, & assembling a specialized team. 2/

How is our strategy different? We empower our diverse network of #HFScouts to identify and recommend especially innovative, #highrisk #highreward research projects for support via catalytic seed grants. Learn more about all of the talented scientist Scouts: www.hypothesisfund.org/scouts 3/3

Each Scout brings a unique lens and perspective on the frontiers of scientific discovery. They broaden our reach to support outstanding scientists with Hypothesis Fund seed grants across the fields of physics, materials, cell biology, and microbiology. 2/

5/ Awardee Fangyuan Ding is mapping how brain cells rewrite their own instructions in real time, one molecule at a time🤯. Her work could lead to new strategies for tackling neurological diseases & cancer.
🥳 Congrats Dr. Ding! @ucirvine.bsky.social
🙏 #HFScout @kamariza.bsky.social

4/ #DYK characterizing polymeric materials is really tough? Awardee Reika Katsumata is developing a groundbreaking method to change that--paving the way to understand a wide range of materials w/ far-reaching impact!
🍾 Congrats Dr. Katsumata! @umassamherst.bsky.social
🙏 #HFScout Shelly Peyton

3/ Awardee @zjahed.bsky.social is searching for signs of aging in the nuclear membrane: DNA's 🧬 protective barrier. Her research could reveal key mechanisms involved in the progression of many age-related diseases.
🎉 Congrats Dr. Jahed! @jacobsschool.bsky.social
🙏 #HFScout Jeanne Stachowiak

2/ Awardee @herdelineardona.bsky.social takes inspiration from plants🌿 to develop materials using light☀️. Her project may solve longstanding challenges in materials science, w/ impacts on human health & the world around us.
🥳 Congrats Dr. Ardoña! @ucirvine.bsky.social
🙏 #HFScout Shelly Peyton