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26 August 2024
Stowers Postdoc shares insights from MBL’s Embryology course
Q&A with Ekasit Sonpho, Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Sánchez Alvarado Lab
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Training the next generation
Postdoc Profiles
The Stowers Institute is dedicated to equipping the next generation of scientists with the tools they need to succeed. Learn more about the postdoctoral researchers at the Institute and what led them to pursue a career in science.
Meet our Postdocs
Horacio Pallares
"My ultimate goal is to identify potential targets for the development of innovative antiviral therapies."
Wei Wang
"During my time as an undergrad, I witnessed patients in the hospital grappling with their diseases, yet treatment options and medications were lacking. I then realized the importance of foundational research—which I found extremely intriguing."
Zhe Yang
"Science is hard, but so cool! Especially a field as complicated as biology! Stay humble, objectively interpret the data, and always cross validate your findings."
Tathagata Biswas
"I see myself doing science in a way where I can inspire others around me, especially younger individuals and newcomers to the field, to be fearless in pursuing science as a career."
Emma Rangel-Huerta
"I wasn't sure what it meant to be a scientist, but I remember spending time looking through a microscope at tree leaves, small insects, and flowers. Follow your heart! Never lose passion for exploration."
Michael Church
"My Ph.D. project was on chromatin-associated proteins, and since Jerry Workman is a pioneer in that area, I was familiar with his work. When I got the opportunity to join the lab, I jumped at the chance."
Riley Galton
Q&A with Stowers Postdoc Riley Galton: "It was really important to me to find a place where I could do top-notch research in an open and collaborative environment."
Ayantika Sen Gupta
"I discovered how much I loved sharing my excitement for scientific discoveries with others. This solidified my interest in building a career in science."
Thelma Chiremba
"My passion for biology, especially learning about development and how the human body works, led me to where I am today."
Xinjian Mao
"I think science is like looking for a light in the dark – navigating this requires curiosity, persistence, and courage"
Shixiong Cheng
"Becoming an interdisciplinary neurobiologist will allow me to explore the most challenging aspects of neuroscience and conduct research that has practical significance."
Our Postdoc Training Program
Committed to the training and development of future scientific leaders, the Stowers Institute offers PostdocEDGE, a rigorous, five-year Postdoctoral Training Program designed to prepare and position postdoctoral researchers for successful independent scientific careers.
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24 June 2024
Stowers Faculty EDGE Workshop prepares postdocs for the academic job market
The Faculty EDGE series is just one of many advantages of the postdoctoral training program at the Stowers Institute.
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10 April 2024
Five Stowers researchers receive prestigious grants
Four postdoctoral researcher associates and one visiting scientist were recently awarded prestigious grants to accelerate their research.
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