What does it take to launch a lab, study shape-shifting proteins, and build a collaborative scientific community, all while navigating life as a junior faculty member? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rebecca Berlow, assistant professor in UNC’s Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, to explore her journey from chemistry undergrad to postdoc at Scripps, and now lab leader at UNC. We talk about intrinsically disordered proteins, mentorship, work-life balance, and how collaboration fuels both science and student growth. Whether you're a budding researcher or just curious about the human side of science, this conversation is full of insight, warmth, and inspiration. 

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Cover art by Lauren Sapienza

Original theme: "Stranded" by Moavii