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Alexandra Foley

Alexandra Foley

Alexandra (Alex) Foley is a scientific writer at CST with a passion for translating complex research into engaging narratives that highlight real-world applications. After studying molecular biology and English literature as an undergraduate, Alex's writing career has spanned many disciplines in healthcare and science. She enjoys learning about a variety of topics and weaving stories to inspire and engage.

Recent Posts:

When, Why, & How to Appeal a Scientific Manuscript Rejection

For many young scientists, publishing a research paper marks the first step outside the walls of hig...
Alexandra FoleyJul 25, 2024

It’s a Cell-Eat-Self World: ULK1, AMPK & mTOR Signaling in Autophagy

If the thought of self-cannibalization is not appealing to you, you may not want to read the next se...
Alexandra FoleyMay 22, 2024

Navigating the Many Forms of Scientific Writing in Academia

In the science discipline, the art of communication is not a mere accessory—it is the linchpin of pr...
Alexandra FoleyMay 1, 2024

AACR 2024 Highlights: The Era of Data and Omics Has Arrived

Spatial biology, cell therapy, targeted protein degradation, omics, and large-scale computational an...
Alexandra FoleyApr 24, 2024

5 Reasons to Choose a Conjugation Service Over an Antibody Labeling Kit

The need for antibody conjugation is on the rise due to the increased use of multiplexing. Not only ...
Alexandra FoleyMar 6, 2024

Networking in Science: How to Perfect Your Elevator Pitch

Networking and self-promotion are essential parts of any scientist's career, and while many might fi...
Alexandra FoleyDec 20, 2023

Antibody Validation for IHC: Finding a Claudin-6 Monoclonal Antibody Clone

Developing research antibodies is an extensive process that takes advantage of an animal’s adaptive ...
Alexandra FoleyNov 15, 2023

CST Products Top CiteAb’s Most-Cited Antibodies List for the 7th Year

Every summer, the scientific community waits with bated breath for CiteAb to reveal the 100 most-cit...
Alexandra FoleyNov 1, 2023

Seeding Labs: Donated CST Lab Equipment Finds New Purpose in Malawi & Beyond

Researchers at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) exist in a constant state of e...
Alexandra FoleySep 6, 2023

High-Throughput 3D Assay Methods: Analysis of TGF-β Signaling

Spheroids and related three-dimensional (3D) cell models are rapidly gaining popularity among resear...
Alexandra FoleyAug 16, 2023

AACR 2023 Recap: Immunotherapy, CAR-T Cell Therapy Research Dominate

Last month marked the annual American Association for Cancer Research (AACR 2023) meeting, which gat...
Alexandra FoleyMay 10, 2023

The Kinase Library: How Big Data Can Help Identify Novel Kinase Drug Targets

Protein kinases play a vital role in the regulation of nearly all cellular activities. Through phosp...
Alexandra FoleyMay 3, 2023

CST® Antibodies Validated on the Leica Microsystems Cell DIVE Multiplexed Imaging Solution

True innovation comes from collaboration–from bringing experts together to create techniques and too...
Alexandra FoleyMar 15, 2023

Rising Black Scientists Awards 2023: Presenting the 3rd Annual Essay Competition Winners

We’re excited to announce the winners of the 3rd annual Rising Black Scientists Awards! The essay co...
Alexandra FoleyFeb 16, 2023

World Cancer Day: A Global Call to Action

Most people will either be directly or indirectly affected by a cancer diagnosis at some point in th...
Alexandra FoleyFeb 6, 2023

The Biopharma Trends to Watch in 2023, According to CST Scientists

Technological innovation leads to a deeper understanding of the natural world and the underlying cau...
Alexandra FoleyJan 18, 2023

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