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Leticia R. Vega
American Society for Cell Biology, Barry University
Leticia R. Vega's research contributes significantly to the life sciences by promoting inclusivity and diversity in scientific societies. Their studies focus on creating a more equitable environment for undergraduate scientists, highlighting the importance of speaker diversity in annual meeting programming. Additionally, they investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying telomere maintenance in yeast, uncovering crucial insights into the function of tubulin binding proteins and the impact of palmitoylation on α-tubulin. Furthermore, Vega's work sheds light on the sensitivity of yeast strains with long G-tails to levels of telomerase activity, revealing the intricate relationships between telomeres and their maintenance.