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A Magic Spell

When I was seven, I saw a genetic code table in a reference book. Must be a magic spell, I thought, as I looked at the columns of the mysterious “Phe,” “Leu,” “TTT,” and “TCT.” I whispered it, line by line, waiting for some powerful magic to manifest. And it did. It filled my world.

Natasha Pavlova, PhD

Bio: Assistant Professor, Department of Oncological Sciences

Natasha is deeply passionate about her research on amino acids and cancer, and she thrives on mentoring the next generation of scientists, inspiring them to pursue innovative, out-of-the-box research. Outside of work, she is an avid reader and enjoys writing, cooking, and traveling.

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