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A microbiologist, a mechanical engineer, and a chemist tell Science Careers how they ended up in synthetic biology.

French virologist Ali Saïb is getting praise for his research achievements, his science communication activities, and his efforts to attract a diversity of people to scientific careers.

Spanish biologist David Ràfols used his experience in the food industry and public technology-transfer offices to create his own open-innovation company.

Curiosity, boldness, and single-mindedness won Austrian scientist Konrad Hochedlinger a place in cell reprogramming, Science’s breakthrough of the year for 2008.

Spaniard Juan A. Añel has established himself quickly in atmospheric physics while still finding time for other professional activities.

Recently nominated as the best young scientist in Hungary, chemistry Ph.D. student Imre Miklós Szilágyi has been striving to succeed with the desire to glorify God.

Trained as a biologist, Angelo Vermeulen eventually reconciled his talent for the arts with his scientific curiosity.

Tiago Fleming Outeiro visited several countries and applied research environments before returning home to Portugal and fundamental biology.

Romanian chemist Mihail Barboiu likes to keep several projects going at once, at several institutions.

French plant molecular biologist Olivier Voinnet bet his entire research career on gene silencing when it was still largely considered an artifact.

A medical doctor and an engineering student are preparing to carry out experiments in microgravity in a student competition from the European Space Agency.

Archaeologist and naturalist Jordi Serrallonga has developed an unconventional career for which research and travel are both adventures.

Nicola Sasanelli left electronic engineering in Italy to become a special envoy for the government of South Australia.

Nenad Ban made a name for himself by finally cracking the crystal structures of complex macromolecules.

Three postdocs describe their early and successful transitions to research independence.

Dutch molecular biologist Lars Jansen owes much of his scientific success to not going down the easy path.

María Pascual has influenced European policy from her perch in regulatory affairs at an adult stem cell drug development company in Spain.

Three passionate scientists describe their careers dealing with human rights and humanitarian issues.

Getting a science policy job in Europe is largely a matter of choosing a beat and finding your own way in.

Three early-career scientists discuss returning to their native countries after spending time abroad.