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Dr Giselle Yeo is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Group Leader at the Charles Perkins Centre, School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. She completed her PhD in matrix protein biochemistry at the University of Sydney, then continued on with postdoctoral studies in the biofunctionalisation of materials for tissue engineering applications. In 2018, Dr Yeo established an independent lab focused on understanding the extracellular matrix-associated processes regulating stem cell biology, and developing functional stem cell-instructive materials for regenerative medicine |
Read Giselle’s Emerging Investigator article, Cellular modifications and biomaterial design to improve mesenchymal stem cell transplantation, DOI: D3BM00376K.
Check out our interview with Giselle below:
How do you feel about Biomaterials Science as a place to publish research on this topic?
The process has been extremely smooth, well-supported, and fair – from submission, to peer review, to revision and publication. I highly recommend Biomaterials Science as a place to publish high quality biomaterials work.
What aspect of your work are you most excited about at the moment and what do you find most challenging about your research?
There are lots to be excited about! I am excited about the rapidly emerging and ever-expanding new applications that leverage the regenerative potential of stem cells. There are opportunities for impactful discovery at every turn. I am always excited and inspired by the talented, driven and dedicated group of students and researchers in this field. In terms of challenges, securing funding to adequately support people and projects has always been a major endeavour, so I welcome the current initiatives to better support early-career researchers from diverse backgrounds.
In your opinion, what are the most important questions to be asked/answered in this field of research?
I work in the area of stem cell biotechnology. I think there are still so many unanswered questions about the interplay of biological processes regulating stem cell fate and function, which need to be understood better in order to develop more robust technologies for stem cell production and therapeutic application.
Can you share one piece of career-related advice or wisdom with other early career scientists?
Develop your community. Research can be full of highs and lows, and having supportive mentors and peers, who will celebrate your successes with you and lift you up during challenging times, makes a world of difference.
Follow Giselle on LinkedIn or twitter @GiselleYeo to keep up with her latest research.
