In the article series 'Science around the world' in Trends in Molecular Medicine , we embark on a journey to learn about the scientific background and expertise of the authors and the geographic landscape that has shaped their groundbreaking work. We have compiled a list of questions to highlight the authors' experience at their specific location, and we aim to unravel the profound influence of this location on their scientific breakthroughs and how it has shaped their scientific careers. Follow us on a journey of science around the world!