#50ScientistsThatInspire
#50ScientistsThatInspire 🧪

Valentina Greco, a developmental biologist, explores the mechanisms governing an organism’s cellular communication..

"I hope that one day, our #diverse genders, races, countries of origin, sexual orientations, etc. will be welcomed in any field we choose to enter"

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Developmental and stem cell biologist Valentina Greco on building inclusivity by embracing difficult conversations and different perspectives
Advice on cultivating a healthy lab environment by valuing the people as much as the science and more from Dr. Greco.
www.cell.com
December 14, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Congrats to Lisa Maier, Board Member at the CMFI/University of Tuebingen, for being selected #50ScientistsThatInspire by Cell Press👏

In a Q&A she explains what drives her research and why we sometimes have to go beyond conventional approaches to find novel solutions.
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Microbiologist Lisa Maier says we must go beyond conventional approaches to find novel solutions
Advice on finding inspiration in day-to-day life and embracing one’s unique personality traits as strengths rather than weaknesses from Dr. Maier.
www.cell.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Ending this 🧵 with the 50th scientist announced today 🎉

Manu Prakash, #Foldscope inventor!

"I get so much joy out of sharing the tools we invent with people to make their own discoveries.. science doesn’t move one paper at a time; it moves one inspired person at a time"

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Bioengineer and cell biologist Manu Prakash on embracing and sharing the joy of science
The importance of studying nature in its true “playground” and more from Dr. Prakash.
www.cell.com
December 19, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Check out our #50ScientistsThatInspire interviews with Drs. Madhukar Pai, Johanna Joyce, Juan-Pablo Correa-Baena, & Hanna Kokko threaded below🧵

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March 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Melissa Davis, a cancer geneticist, studies biological & social determinants of health disparities in patients & stresses the importance of building #networks

"I cannot overstate how important it is to have a network of people who support, protect, and encourage you"

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Cancer genomicist Melissa B. Davis on surrounding yourself with supportive mentors and allies
Why studying diverse groups of patients in medical research and believing in one’s own potential is critical according to Dr. Davis.
www.cell.com
December 11, 2024 at 8:29 PM
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Charlie Swanton, a cancer researcher and medical oncologist, studies tumor evolution ⚕️

"A career in #science and #medicine is fraught with challenges. The expectations are that you should be as competent a doctor as you are a scientist.."

@charlesswanton.bsky.social

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Oncologist Charles Swanton believes innovation in science is about improving lives
A discussion of advances that will bring innovation in cancer research and more from Dr. Swanton.
www.cell.com
December 15, 2024 at 12:27 PM
💡 Looking for some inspiration?

Check out these amazing stories/journeys #50ScientistsThatInspire #Cell50 @cellpress.bsky.social.

🧑‍🔬 My favourite part to read in everyone’s reflection: “Are there hurdles you have faced in your career? How did you navigate these?”

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December 14, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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Nevan Krogan, a systems biologist, focuses on developing and using unbiased, quantitative systems approaches to explore a wide variety of diseases

"I try to create an environment in my laboratory where the only thing that limits trainees is their #imagination.."

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For systems biologist Nevan Krogan, effective research means breaking down silos
Discussion on using new technology to break down barriers in research with Dr. Krogan.
www.cell.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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Sara Wickström, a cell biologist, investigates how mechanical forces profoundly impact cell behavior

"To tackle the biggest, most important questions, we must embrace collaboration instead of competition.. and communicate with precision.."

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Stem cell biologist Sara A. Wickström is inspired by creative, challenging science
Advice on combatting public skepticism of science from Dr. Wickström.
www.cell.com
December 12, 2024 at 2:20 PM
Check out our #50ScientistsThatInspire interviews with Drs. Charles Swanton, Fei-Fei Li, Sara A. Wickström, & Julie Makani threaded below🧵

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April 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Penny Moore, a virologist, studies virus-host dynamics incl. HIV & SARS-CoV-2, particularly impacting low- & middle-income countries..

"Surround yourself with #curious people who are generous with their wisdom, ideas, and time and are as excited by science as you are"

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Virologist Penny L. Moore believes simple approaches often lead to elegant, meaningful science
Nominated for driving impactful studies of viral diseases in low- and middle-income countries, Dr. Moore is a research professor at the University of the Witwatersrand and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases in Johannesburg, South Africa.
www.cell.com
December 14, 2024 at 2:38 PM
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Santosha Vardhana, a medical oncologist, studies cancer metabolism..

"My advice to students is to always keep looking—at your cells, at your experimental design, at your data—& to never stop looking for new ways to make sense of it all"

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Medical oncologist Santosha Vardhana says to keep asking questions about observations that can’t be explained
How technological advancements will lead to a more accessible future for science, according to Dr. Vardhana.
www.cell.com
December 13, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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Madhukar Pai, a public health researcher & epidemiologist, talks about challenges for #global access to science & medicine

“In a world increasingly threatened by climate crisis, conflicts & pandemics, I see young people as a huge source of hope”

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Global health researcher Madhukar Pai believes scientific innovations must reach everyone
Working toward a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable future for global health with Dr. Pai.
www.cell.com
December 11, 2024 at 6:46 PM
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Ishmail Abdus-Saboor, a neuroscientist, studies the body & brain to discover mechanisms for social touch & pain

"Scientists are artists. We create and innovate, no different than Picasso at the canvas or Kendrick Lamar composing rap lyrics"

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Neuroscientist Ishmail Abdus-Saboor loves to solve hard problems
A champion for the career development of young researchers, Dr. Abdus-Saboor was nominated for his contributions as a barrier breaker in his field.
www.cell.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:56 PM
In 2024, we reached out to 50 scientists who are doing innovative research around the world. 🧵

You can read our interviews with them in our #50ScientistsThatInspire collection: www.cell.com/topic/cell-d...
February 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Check out our #50ScientistsThatInspire interviews with Drs. Guillaume de Bo, Christopher O. Barnes, & Sarah-Maria Fendt.🧵

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May 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Q&A! This whole series is fun: glimpse into dift fields of bio while capturing the human side of science

✅challenges/rewards of interdisciplinary research
✅the moment years of research paid off
✅ why it’s key to find meaning outside your career

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Computational biologist Anne Carpenter is using AI to uncover hidden information in images of cells
Discussion on the challenges and rewards of establishing an interdisciplinary research program from Dr. Carpenter.
www.cell.com
November 22, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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Sarah-Maria Fendt investigates #metabolic pathways in physiology and cancer..

"Believe in yourself, look for good mentors, follow the data, trust your gut feelings, think big, and—if I may quote Star Trek—boldly go where no one has gone before!"

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For cancer researcher Sarah-Maria Fendt, science is made of many small moments of discovery
Reflections on science as a process that demands constant redefining and refining from Dr. Fendt.
www.cell.com
December 13, 2024 at 7:35 AM
#50ScientistsThatInspire 🧪

A collection created by @cellpress.bsky.social for #Cell50 🎉

Including inspiring #scientists and committed #advocates in their communities 🙌

In this 🧵 I'll share some of the interviews - including this Q&A we did 👇

Its an honor to be part of this incredible list 🙏 🙏
For cancer biologist Johanna Joyce, teaching is essential to being a well-rounded scientist
Advice on finding a supportive academic environment, building inclusivity in science, tackling scientific problems with an open mind, and more from Dr. Joyce.
www.cell.com
December 11, 2024 at 2:11 PM
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Christopher Barnes, a structural biologist investigating viral-host interactions, discusses the importance of #mentors

"There are two things that I believe have the most impact on an individual’s success in science: mentorship & perseverance"

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Structural biologist Christopher O. Barnes says equity and inclusion in science are not merely virtues but necessities
To push science forward, we need to foster an environment where people from diverse backgrounds, fields, and perspectives feel empowered, says Dr. Barnes.
www.cell.com
December 11, 2024 at 5:17 PM
#50ScientistsThatInspire across diverse fields from Cell

Very honored (& also pretty shocked!) to be included in this group of really inspiring scientists & wonderful people - thank you!!

As always, my special thanks to my lab members, past and present 🙏

#Cell50

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For cancer biologist Johanna Joyce, teaching is essential to being a well-rounded scientist
Advice on finding a supportive academic environment, building inclusivity in science, tackling scientific problems with an open mind, and more from Dr. Joyce.
cell.com
November 12, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Check out our #50ScientistsThatInspire interviews with Drs. Lisa Maier, Alán Aspuru-Guzik, Ishmail Abdus-Saboor, & Sonia Yeh🧵

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May 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Ewa Paluch, explores cell morphogenesis & mechanobiology

"In my personal experience with collaborations that merge #physics & #biology, it is precisely when the physicist & the biologist ask each other questions the other deems naïve that the best discussion occurs.."

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Ewa Paluch on witnessing the rise of physical cell biology over the course of her career
Reflections on how growing up in Cold War Poland led Dr. Paluch to a career in science.
www.cell.com
December 15, 2024 at 3:29 PM
This is a long thread but it’s worth it if you want to read about scientists who are doing really cool things & are making discoveries that will help us all
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December 15, 2024 at 2:31 PM