As a child, Kate Rubins dreamed of being an astronaut and a scientist. During her time aboard the International Space Station, that dream came full circle. She became the first person to sequence DNA in space, among other research during her recent mission, adding to her already impressive experience. She holds a doctorate in molecular biology, and previously led a lab of 14 researchers studying viruses A unique version of an original NASA image. Credit: NASA. Editorial use only.

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