Alexandra Stolz, has been featured in the Journal of Cell Science’s ‘Cell Scientists to Watch’ series. In the interview, Alexandra talks openly about what sparked her fascination with cell biology, the people and moments that shaped her scientific path, and the excitement and challenges of starting her own lab. She also reflects on leadership, resilience in academia, and how curiosity and persistence guide her work both in and beyond the lab.

Cell Scientists to Watch is a long-standing editorial series that highlights early independent cell biologists whose work has attracted attention within the international research community.