MOSAIC scholars
Understanding the roles of extracellular matrix and vesicles in valvular disease
MOSAIC scholar Cassandra Clift uses mass spectrometry and multiomics to study cardiovascular calcification and collagen dysregulation, bridging her background in bioengineering and biology to investigate extracellular vesicles and heart disease.
Learning, leading and lifting others
Tigist Tamir鈥檚 journey from aspiring astronaut in Ethiopia to cancer researcher at the University of North Carolina highlights the power of mentorship, persistence and curiosity in shaping a scientific career focused on discovery and equity.
Simcox and Gisriel receive mentoring award
They were honored for contributing their time, knowledge, energy and enthusiasm to mentoring postdocs in their labs.
Unraveling cancer鈥檚 spaghetti proteins
MOSAIC scholar Katie Dunleavy investigates how Aurora kinase A shields oncogene c-MYC from degradation, using cutting-edge techniques to uncover new strategies targeting 鈥渦ndruggable鈥� molecules.
Neurobiology of stress and substance use
MOSAIC scholar and proud Latino, Bryan Cruz of Scripps Research Institute studies the neurochemical origins of PTSD-related alcohol use using a multidisciplinary approach.
Finding a symphony among complex molecules
MOSAIC scholar Stanna Dorn uses total synthesis to recreate rare bacterial natural products with potential therapeutic applications.
From antibiotic resistance to an antibody targeting immune cells
MOSAIC scholar Diego Pedroza got his start in chemistry, then moved to molecular biology, endocrinology and testing cancer drugs 鈥� 鈥渟omething that could truly make a difference.鈥�
Brain-on-a-chip tech powers neuroscience research
MOSAIC scholar Brian O'Grady has engineered a biomimetic model of the brain鈥檚 blood vessels to help tackle glioblastoma.
Giving back to the community and advancing science go hand in hand
Ever since he was an undergraduate, MOSAIC scholar Donovan Argueta has worked to support equity in higher education.