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Defining myself as a mother scientist.

Marta N Shahbazi¹

¹MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge CB2 0QH, UK.

|May 7, 2021

Summary

Early-career researchers faced challenges due to COVID-19. This story reflects on balancing lab leadership with personal identity, particularly motherhood, for scientists.

Area of Science:

Stem cell research
Career development in science

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted early-career researchers.
Cell Stem Cell has featured researchers navigating these challenges.
This piece revisits one researcher's experience a year later.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the multifaceted identity of a scientist.
To discuss the challenges of balancing laboratory management with personal life, specifically motherhood.
To provide insights into the lived experiences of researchers post-pandemic.

Main Methods:

Personal reflection and narrative.
Qualitative insights into researcher experiences.

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Navigating scientific careers requires addressing personal identity alongside professional roles.
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