Smart, Passionate, Inspirational

"I am nominating Debora as my lab hero because, when you speak with her, you quickly realize she is someone who is always striving for excellence. Every conversation with her leaves me amazed by the depth of her knowledge. I've been fortunate to work closely with her this past year, and I’ve truly enjoyed the exchange of ideas and her openness to collaborate in finding solutions. Debora is always willing to discuss any challenges you may be facing in your research. On top of that, she's a lot of fun to be around! Her passion and persistence in her work are inspiring, and I believe people like her—who lead by example—deserve recognition, as she has inspired me to be a better scientist."

Nominated by Alejandra Nunez Torres, Membrain: neuronal surface Lab, Mutidisciplinary Institute of Ageing / UC, Portugal