Welcome to our “Open Science Success Stories”. These short narratives showcase insights garnered from interviews with members of the Analysis Working Group (AWG) who have utilized Open Science datasets as a catalyst for advancing their careers in the field of space biology. The narratives shared by interviewees underscore the significance of raising public awareness about the availability of these data. This effort is crucial for broadening opportunities that allow new voices to contribute to scientific research and practice, including the option to become part of the AWG community. Keep reading to find out more about our first highlight.
Dr Willian da Silveira is a lecturer in Molecular Genetics and Genomics at Staffordshire University, adjunct lecturer of Space Omics at the International Space University, and a co-head of the Topical Team on Space Omics which is funded by the Rocket Space Agency in Europe. In 2020 he was the first author on a Cell manuscript, highlighting the role of mitochondrial stress and has authored additional publications offering valuable insights into various aspects of spaceflight-induced changes, to include retinal damage, mechanisms underlying muscle atrophy, and the intricate metabolic crosstalk between muscle and liver tissues. He shares his passion for using the Open Science datasets both as a tool for discovery and as a tool for teaching.
Find out how Dr Willian da Silveira first got involved with the AWGs, hear his delightfully surprising conversations with fellow members, and learn why open science was essential to the expansion of his career into the applications for space biology that he leads today. Be inspired by his enthusiasm for space omics, the power of open science, and the importance of building professional networks through the AWGs.
