SpotlightsIn recognition of the outstanding lives and accomplishments of our members, each month we profile two RNA Society members—one Full member and one Student/Post-doctoral Fellow member—as part of our Member Spotlight Series. Read about your colleagues’ career paths, their advice for succeeding in science, and their favorite RNA! Featured SpotlightsDr. David Staněk is a Professor at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. His fascinating work focuses on RNA splicing, splicing complex assembly, and modulation of alternative splicing. In this RNA spotlight, written by Dr. Paula Groza and edited by Dr. Anna Sherwood, he discusses his never-fading passion for snRNP assembly, how mentors have impacted his career, and his groundbreaking work in the RNA splicing field. Dr. Elizabeth Jolley is an Assistant Research Professor at The Pennsylvania State University. After obtaining her PhD in Chemistry from Saint Louis University in the lab of Professor Brent Znosko, she continued as NRSA Ruth L. Kirschstein postdoctoral fellow at Penn State University with Philip Bevilacqua. In this month’s Spotlight, written by Dr. Anna Sherwood, Dr. Jolley describes her journey investigating RNA structure, the benefits of non-conventional academic paths, and the importance of letting your scientific passion drive your research. |