HEROINES in chemistry

The Li Lab recognizes and celebrates the diversity of talents who have paved the way for us and inspired us. In this feature, Lingyin documents her interactions with her heroines, women in science who continue to be a source of inspiration.

May 2024: It was a great honor to host Hao Wu as the speaker for our Frontiers seminar.

Apr 2022: At the Chemical Biology & Physiology symposium. I wish I had known Barbara Imperiali earlier. What a fun evening!

Dec 2021: Lingyin’s first heroine, Xiao-Hua Li, who is also her aunt, demonstrating how to burp a baby. 

May 2024: Celebrating Suzanne Pfeffer being elected to the National Academy of Science!

May 2023: Visiting my mentor Laura Kiessling at the Broad Institute.

Oct 2022: Riding the high of the great news and selfie with celebrity Carolyn Bertozzi.

Apr 2024: Meeting the author of Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus. She got an honorary degree from Oxford Chemistry. She signed my book as “Lingyin Li- We need more chemists like you. Keep going no matter what. B Garmus”.