Curious, Helpful, fearless

"I want to nominate Maria because she brings a unique combination of brilliance and heart to the lab. She approaches every challenge with curiosity and determination, never settling for easy answers, and her problem‑solving skills often lead to breakthroughs that others might overlook. What makes Maria truly exceptional, though, is the way she uplifts those around her. She encourages collaboration, sparks creativity, and makes the lab a place where everyone feels motivated to contribute their best. Her vision goes beyond the day‑to‑day experiments; she sees the bigger picture and inspires others to imagine what’s possible. She doesn’t just work in the lab, she transforms it into a space of discovery, teamwork, and future‑shaping ideas. That’s why I believe she deserves to be recognized as a Lab Hero."

Nominated by Atiyeh Asadpour, Widera lab, School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, United Kingdom