Xiaowei Zhuang (scientist)

Xiaowei Zhuang is a renowned Chinese-American scientist who specializes in advanced imaging techniques to study cells and molecules at a very detailed level. She developed super-resolution microscopy methods that allow scientists to see structures inside cells with extraordinary clarity, beyond the limits of traditional microscopes. Her work helps us better understand how biological processes work at the molecular level, which is crucial for medical research and disease understanding. Zhuang is a professor at Harvard University and has received numerous awards for her innovative contributions to cell biology and microscopy.