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. Xavier Bofill de Ros is a new principal investigator in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Aarhus University, Denmark, where he focuses on the dysregulation of microRNA biogenesis and decay in cancer. In this piece written by Dr. Julieta Rivosecchi, you can find out about his aim to bridge basic molecular mechanisms with therapeutic opportunities, inspired by his experiences across Europe and the U.S.A. Passionate advocate for mentorship, he emphasizes the importance of open discussions and shares insights on how personal and professional lives intertwine in academia. Dr. 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. |