Asian Microscopists and Cell Biologists

Welcome to the FocalPlane interview series from Subhajit Dutta, which spotlights groundbreaking scientists of Asian-origin that are pushing the boundaries of cell biology and microscopy.

An Interview with Dr. Huaiying Zhang

Posted by Subhajit Dutta, on 6 December 2024

Dr. Huaiying Zhang is an Eberly Family Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Physics. Her research focuses on the functional significance of phase transitions in cells, particularly in the context of cancer. By developing chem-optogenetic tools, she explores

An Interview with Dr. Harikrushnan Balasubramanian

Posted by Subhajit Dutta, on 2 October 2024

Welcome to the FocalPlane Interview Series where we spotlight groundbreaking Asian-origin scientists pushing the boundaries of cell biology and microscopy. Today, we are thrilled to present Dr. Harikrushnan Balasubramanian, a distinguished research specialist at Janelia’s light microscopy core facility. In this engaging interview, he discusses his path to a career in science, his specialization in

An Interview with Dr. Zhixing Chen

Posted by Subhajit Dutta, on 19 June 2024

Welcome to the FocalPlane Interview Series where we spotlight groundbreaking Asian-origin scientists pushing the boundaries of cell biology and microscopy. Today, we’re delighted to feature Dr. Zhixing Chen from the Peking University, China. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Chen unveils his transformative research on probe design, shares insights into his remarkable career path, and offers