NLS Profiles

Growing up in an academic environment with parents who are scientists and engineers, Erik Gatenholm saw how transformative scientific discoveries could be and wondered how much more good they could do if only more people knew about them.

Professor Ed Boyden has developed expansion microscopy, but his research expands beyond this discovery, for example into the exciting field of optogenetics.

Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe defined a system involved in inflammation, metabolism, cancer, and more.

Since nothing is more basic to life than oxygen, Dr. Gregg Semenza, MD, PhD, found it logical to want to unravel some of the complexities of how cells monitor and regulate oxygen levels.

William Kaelin feels he has been fortunate in his scientific career. His contributions have had a great impact, not least within cancer treatment, and for future generations he emphasizes the importance of supporting basic science.

Distinguished professor Stanley Whittingham has dedicated his whole career to the development of the lithium-ion battery, but his favorite part of the job is working with students.