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 SpotlightsPhD candidate Samantha (Sam) Lisy shares her unconventional path to a career in science. A former elite athlete, Sam describes how her unique experiences have made her a better scientist. Dr. Federico Ariel is a researcher at the National Research Council in Argentina and co-founder of APOLO Biotech, which harnesses the power of RNA for agricultural sustainability. In this month’s piece, written by Dr. Maxime Wery, Dr. Ariel discusses the promise of studying plant lncRNAs for biotechnology applications, his international journey through RNA biology, and how he has found community and inspiration from the RNA Society. |