Sana Nasim, Ph.D. shares her journey as an immigrant and the impact of mentorship on her personal and professional growth. She emphasizes the importance of having a supportive mentor who guides rather than dictates, and the role of faith and clarity in finding one's path. Dr. Nasim also discusses the power of asking for opportunities and embracing failure as redirection. She shares her experiences navigating a male-dominated field and the importance of self-reflection and finding a supportive community. Finally, she highlights her research on Sturge-Weber syndrome and her passion for understanding complex biological processes. She discusses her research on vascular anomalies and her goal of understanding how a single point mutation affects blood vessel flow and leakage. She emphasizes the need for better models in vascular biology that incorporate multiple cell types. Dr. Nasim also shares her involvement in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, including organizing seminars for underrepresented scientists and creating a sense of belonging for women in science. She advocates for mental health awareness in academia and encourages authenticity and representation. Lastly, she discusses her faith and the importance of being true to oneself in academia.

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Takeaways

Having a supportive mentor who guides rather than dictates can be life-changing.

Embrace failure as redirection and trust that something better will come your way.

Ask for opportunities and be proactive in pursuing your goals.

Self-reflection and finding a supportive community are crucial for personal and professional growth.

Passion and curiosity drive scientific research and can lead to breakthroughs in understanding complex biological processes. Understanding the flow and leakage of blood vessels is crucial in studying vascular anomalies.

Better models in vascular biology should incorporate multiple cell types to reflect the complexity of the human body.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work is essential in creating opportunities and support for underrepresented scientists.

Mental health issues in academia should be addressed and destigmatized.

Being authentic and true to oneself is important in navigating challenges in STEM.

Representation matters in inspiring and empowering others.

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