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" My research focuses on developing a nucleic acid concentrator for Point-of-Care (POC) diagnostics. I find this work fascinating because it has the potential to revolutionize POC testing by greatly enhancing the sensitivity, accuracy, and speed of molecular assays, making diagnostics more efficient and impactful."
Postdoctoral Fellow Profile: Soma Roy
Department of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Science
What do you aspire to create/learn/accomplish during your time at SFU?:
During my time at SFU, I aspire to learn as much as possible and broaden my knowledge across disciplines. I want to take full advantage of the resources, mentorship, and collaborative environment to sharpen my skills. At the same time, I aim to build a strong, supportive professional network that will help shape and sustain my future opportunities.
What鈥檚 your best advice for other postdocs and researchers as they embark on their new projects and studies?
My advice is to stay self-motivated, since your PI or mentor can only guide you, but persistence comes from within. Equally, foster open discussion and collaboration rather than competition, as a toxic environment slows progress. Science advances best in supportive teams, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential not only for productivity but also for long-term well-being.
Contact Soma Roy: soma_roy@sfu.ca