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"Cases very soon demonstrated a great capacity for working with software and developing systems, a capacity that is unfortunately quite exceptional in experimental biologists." --Systems biologist Alfonso Valencia.

Sandrine Etienne-Manneville "knew exactly what she was doing, where the project was going, and what needed to be done," says former postdoc supervisor Alan Hall.

Fátima Al-Shahrour is working to interpret the genome to help select more effective drugs for cancer patients.

Not sure a Ph.D. is the best route? Take heart: There are plenty of opportunities in science for those who have a B.S. or M.S. degree.

In the 15 years since its inception, the HHMI International Research Scholars award has given 74 Canadian researchers nearly $30 million.

This is an unusual position; I will have little bureaucracy and limited teaching.

Melanie Lee credits hard work with her success in climbing the corporate ladder and shattering others' expectations of her.

"This choice was more practical because you try to build up a career, and if you do what people are already doing, you need to be very good, but also lucky, to make it," says Edwin Cuppen.

Here we present the career twists and turns of six stellar neuroscientists based in North America and Europe.

The systems biologist and trauma surgeon talks about treating patients after the Boston Marathon bombings and about his career.

"When I came to MSM, I wanted to build something that would incorporate my background in cardiovascular [research] and neuroscience, and stroke was the perfect venue for that."--Byron Ford

Scientists with an ability to work across fields can find exciting opportunities in biomaterials.

Tamily Weissman-Unni feels like a failure—but she's not.

The interview process, she points out, goes both ways: They are interviewing you and you are interviewing them.

Career opportunities for scientists are evolving as cancer research becomes increasingly collaborative.

"Andrea treats me like someone who’s intelligent enough to run a laboratory experiment by himself, but she’s always there for questions. She’ll have a long conversation with a former student who’s visiting from med school, or talk to us about our futures, or hang out and discuss TV. She’s your friend, and she cares about you." --Matthew Mansh

All of them entered teaching because they love science and interacting with students.