Returning to Brazil to establish a research laboratory was a decision fueled by hope, resilience, and the desire to create impact, despite ongoing challenges. Choosing to invest in science at home demands a deep personal commitment and a realistic view of the opportunities and obstacles ahead.
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Dias, S.M.G. Returning home: fostering growth of Brazilian research. Nat Struct Mol Biol (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41594-025-01609-2
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