MOSAIC scholars

'Don’t be afraid to take a different path'

In 2016, MOSAIC scholar Rebecca Ann Faulkner paused her career for four years to focus on her family, a decision she believes made her a more effective and empathetic scientist.

Fighting the stigma of addiction with science

MOSAIC scholar Kasey Girven’s mother wanted her to become a physician, but she realized she could also help her community with research.

MOSAIC scholar navigates a nontraditional path

After two Army deployments to Iraq, Renato Navarro aspired to be a physician before a chance encounter on a university campus led him to study biomaterials.

This MOSAIC scholar’s journey brought her home to share science

Melissa Ramirez uses computations and experiments to design new reactions and mentorship to grow the research community.

This MOSAIC scholar believes in the power of perseverance

Wagner Silva Dantas aims to develop new approaches to reducing fat mass while preserving muscle mass by studying a crucial regulator for maintaining redox balance.

MOSAIC scholar explores enzymes

Organic chemist Edwin Alfonzo's scientific journey took an unexpected turn when he discovered the world of enzymes.

Bakers and mentors help a MOSAIC scholar change her life

Joanna-Lynn Borgogna studies the vaginal microbiome, the metabolome and the development of gynecological disorders in reproductive-aged women.

Swapping stethoscope for pipette to understand diabetic retinopathy

MOSAIC scholar Emma M. Lessieur Contreras is inspired by the work of her ophthalmologist father.

Notebook scribbles to synthesis pathways

The discipline Kendrick Smith learned as a musician helps him stay focused at the bench.