Thread by @realscientists

Hi all,
I’m Rukmani and I am thrilled to curate for Real Scientists this week! I am a freelance science writer and editor with a background of over 10 years in bioengineering focused on different aspects of wound healing.

Up until last year I was a full-time hands-on postdoc and I’ve been so privileged to work on some cool branches of bioengineering (that I can’t wait to share with you all)!

I left the lab to venture into science communication because this is where I felt most natural - it’s still early to call it my true calling because I’ve not done it long enough, but if this past year has taught me anything, it is to go with the flow!

Being a science communicator is as much about learning as it is about sharing that knowledge, and I absolutely love being a student of science. It’s finding a balance between depth and breadth of knowledge/learning that’s key, and I would love to hear how you find that balance!

So this week I thought I’d talk about a few things I LOVE in bioengineering, why I’m so excited about some technologies specifically, and also take a deep-dive into some of the cell types I absolutely adore and can't get enough of.

I’ll also share what it’s like being a flexible-working mom of a toddler during the pandemic and what I have learnt on my journey to get where I am today. And I’m happy to talk about anything else you’d like to hear from me, so keep the questions coming!

So what do you want to read about first? More topics and polls to follow of course!