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Explore the inspiring journey of a plant pathology researcher in this 54-minute conference talk from the René Salazar Speaker Series, where Silvia Restrepo, President of the Boyce Thompson Institute, shares her experiences studying plant pathology in Colombia. Discover how her research path proved more rewarding than challenging as she discusses her career trajectory from Colombia to leading one of the world's premier plant research institutes. Learn about the unique perspectives and contributions that Latin American scientists bring to the field of plant pathology, and gain insights into overcoming obstacles while pursuing scientific excellence in agricultural and botanical research. This presentation, part of the LatinX@Broad initiative at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, highlights the importance of diversity in scientific leadership and the global nature of plant disease research.
