Spanish virologist Nerea Irigoyen provides an inside look at her career with PhD students, Natasha Palmalux and Rozeena Arif.

Nerea details her pioneering work using ribosomal profiling to uncover the complexities of viral gene expression, as well as her experiences transitioning to an independent group leader role. Irigoyen also shares valuable guidance for early career researchers, especially those from Spain seeking to establish themselves internationally. Additionally, she stresses the benefits of diverse lab experiences and the need to develop resilience against online criticism.

Learn more about Nerea Irigoyen.