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. Simone Detassis is a scientist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Trento, where his work bridges the academic and industrial sectors to advance small RNA detection technology. In this month’s piece, written by Dr. Anna Sherwood and edited by Dr. Jennifer Porat, he shares how his industry collaborations took him across Europe and Brazil, his approach to developing a work-life balance, and his advice on navigating difficult career situations. Dr. Marlene Belfort is a Distinguished Professor and Senior Advisor at The RNA Institute at SUNY Albany, and has been a trailblazer in molecular biology. For over fifty years, she made landmark discoveries as her career stretched across continents and disciplines. She has always been a passionate mentor and advocate for women in science. In this RNA spotlight interview, conducted by Dr. Kristin Koutmou and edited by Dr. Kristian Baker, Dr. Belfort talks about her career journey and offers a preview into her new best-selling memoir.
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