The Biosciences Area is using science to solve energy, environmental, health, and biomanufacturing challenges. From early-career scientists to operations and support staff, it takes a diverse and dynamic team to make this type of science happen. Behind the Breakthroughs is a profile series that showcases the people who support our mission.
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Leah Freeman Sloan, Administrative Acrobat
Maintaining balance and focus are key not only to Leah Freeman Sloan’s work as a program manager supporting the Joint BioEnergy Institute and Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit but also to her aerial silks practice.
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Miaw-Sheue Tsai, DNA Mender
A research scientist in the Biological Systems and Engineering Division, Miaw-Sheue Tsai leads a group that focuses on learning how cells identify and correct damaged DNA.
