This month has been incredibly special, as I’ve been celebrated from both my colleagues and my wonderful lab members. I’ll admit that being a mom in academia is not always easy. I am already the very lucky parent of an amazing little boy, and as we prepare to welcome baby boy number two, I’ve been reflecting on how fortunate I’ve been along this journey. I’ve had phenomenal mentors and supervisors throughout my career who made this path not only possible, but enjoyable and sustainable. Now,...

I was so happy to be back at Stanford as a guest speaker for the CCSB Symposium and the Radical Seminar Series. It was especially meaningful to return to campus and reconnect with my former advisor, old colleagues, and friends—it truly felt like coming home. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to share our work and for the thoughtful and inspiring discussions. Many thanks to my hosts, Andrew Gentles and Everett Moding, to my postdoctoral advisor Sylvia Plevritis, and to the wonderful...

Nothing makes me happier than seeing the excitement around our work at poster sessions! Huge thanks to Gabi and Tal for consistently stepping up to represent the lab and doing such a great job showing off our cool science and stunning images.