Who is Stacie Bloom?

In this 2 Minute Podcast episode, we ask: Who is Stacie Bloom? As the incoming eighth president of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Dr. Bloom brings together deep scientific expertise and proven leadership in academia, publishing, and research innovation. From molecular neurobiology to managing global research initiatives at New York University and leading work at the New York Academy of Sciences, her career shows how scientific insight can shape major institutions. With a doctorate from Georgetown and years of experience guiding collaboration across disciplines, she is now poised to oversee millions in annual research funding and help direct the future of science.

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