In 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 Spotlights
Dr. Juan Pablo Tosar is an Assistant Professor at the Universidad de la República in Uruguay and the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of B4-RNA Diagnostics. In this month’s Spotlight, written by Dr. Jennifer Porat and edited by Dr. Julieta Rivosecchi, he discusses his scientific inspirations, the challenges of doing RNA science with limited resources, and his approach to tackling exciting and difficult RNA questions.
This month’s RNA Society Spotlight shines the light onto Professor Tsutomu Suzuki from the University of Tokyo in Japan. He has shaped the modern landscape of tRNA biology and uncovered the first human diseases caused by defective tRNA modifications. Rooted in a deep respect for classical biochemistry and inspired by Japan’s rich RNA research legacy, he continues to bridge tradition and innovation. His work and mentorship embody the scientific curiosity, rigor, and community spirit at the heart of the RNA Society. This spotlight was written by Dr. Paula Petronela Groza and edited by Dr. Jennifer Porat.
