Returning home: fostering growth of Brazilian research

Returning to Brazil to establish a research laboratory was a decision fueled by hope, resilience, and the desire to create impact, despite ongoing challenges. Choosing to invest in science at home demands a deep personal commitment and a realistic view of the opportunities and obstacles ahead.

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Integrative Biology Division Lead, Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais
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Returning to Brazil to establish a research laboratory was a decision fueled by hope, resilience, and the desire to create impact, despite ongoing challenges. Choosing to invest in science at home demands a deep personal commitment and a realistic view of the opportunities and obstacles ahead.

I was honored to be invited by Nature Structural & Molecular Biology to contribute to their World View series. I'm happy to share the piece here:
 🔗Returning home: fostering growth of Brazilian research | Nature Structural & Molecular Biology

I wrote about the challenges and rewards of doing science in Brazil — and how returning home after years abroad can lead to meaningful personal and professional growth.

To fellow scientists abroad who are considering coming back: there is a way forward. You can build, contribute, and thrive.

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Integrative Biology Division Lead, Centro Nacional de Pesquisa em Energia e Materiais

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