Just because something hasn't been done before, doesn't mean it can't be done.

Goodbye dinner for two special lab members. A home re-hooding for Dr Pena who will be off to exciting entrepreneurial activities. Patricia will be matriculating at LSUs MD-PhD program. We wish her the best for this new journey - and a future Dr Mensah!

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With a strong academic background and a holistic approach to health, Dr. Alexis N. Peña (Dr. Alexis N. Peña) is taking on the fashion industry's reliance on petroleum-derived polyester 🛢️👗. She is dedicated to creating sustainable next-generation materials for clothing that benefit

In STEM, the traditional path isn't the sole route to brilliance 🛤️. Embrace your unique journey and experiences, as they're your tools for success 🚀. While there are standards, be the shining exception the world needs 🌠. Celebrate authenticity and let your individual light

🌟 Meet Dr. Peña (Dr. Alexis N. Peña), a trailblazer in Biomedical Engineering!

"Our partnership with these innovators exemplifies how our laboratory accelerates the science and technology that drive U.S. prosperity and security" businesswire.com/news/home/2023…

The elixir of preparation and research open.substack.com/pub/alexispena…

I felt alone as a Black Ph.D. student. A simple gift reminded me of my community Science Magazine Science Careers #ScienceWorkingLife #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #ScienceTwitter science.org/content/articl…

A computer monitor from a departing mentor started a “chain of care and sisterhood,” Dr. Alexis N. Peña writes in our latest #ScienceWorkingLife. scim.ag/6lA Science Careers

A computer monitor from a departing mentor started a “chain of care and sisterhood,” Dr. Alexis N. Peña writes in our latest #ScienceWorkingLife. scim.ag/6nV Science Careers

What key insights can we glean from the latest developments in the global #AlternativeProtein market, and how might they benefit #LMICs in shaping #sustainable & affordable dietary solutions? 💡 Read our latest #CurrDevNutr supplement with American Society for Nutrition Journals and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health ⬇️

The latest write up on Good Fibes. The next-generation of high performance protein-based textiles will be designed and manufactured from the bottom up. technologyreview.com/2025/02/20/111…

Why Academics Make Better Entrepreneurs Than You Think eiexchange.com/content/transi…