Spain's ill-conceived project leaves its scientists in the lurch

Article Abstract:

The Spanish government project, the Ramon y Cajal (RyC) that was launched to lure young African American scientists working abroad and boost Spain's ailing research system left most scientists in the lurch without any long-term possibilities. Enticed by the chance to be back in their home country, thousands of researchers left permanent or tenure-track position in other countries to return to Spain, but two months before the end of first set of contracts, many RyCs, found themselves without any long-term possibilities.

Labor force information, Government domestic functions, Spain, Employment, Science and technology policy, African American scientists

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Dominique Toran-Allerand

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Dominique Toran-Allerand, a well-known scientist specializing in hormone estrogen was among the first to show that estrogen interacts with growth factors in the brain to stimulate nerve cells and that it acts through a signaling cascade. Convincing people of this phenomenon was a difficult task but she has spent her entire career challenging dogma, which dies with great difficulty.

United States, Obituary, Toran-Allerand, Dominique

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Jeff Friedman

Article Abstract:

Jeff Friedman, an obesity researcher, discusses his journey to becoming an obesity researcher due to his accidental discovery of leptin. Friedman feels that his life as a researcher keeps him far from being bored and muddled.

Science & research, Management dynamics, Research, Practice, Obesity, Leptin, Friedman, Jeff

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