Gumbel, sometimes called an “apostle of peace,” tracked political assassinations—among other data—in Germany prior to the outbreak of WWII.

Benedict Anchang’s trek from Cameroon to the National Institutes of Health is a testament to resilience. Growing up as an anglophone in a predominantly francophone country, he found solace in mathematics, a passion his mother encouraged until her passing when Anchang was just 18. Her wish for him to pursue math and science fueled his drive to excel.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from Cameroon’s University of Buea, Anchang sought opportunities abroad, earning advanced degrees in biostatistics and bioinformatics in Belgium and Germany. At Stanford, he advanced cancer systems biology research, ultimately becoming a Stadtman investigator and distinguished scholar at NIH, where he leads groundbreaking work in personalized medicine.

“[…]it is important to recognize that the ability to build bridges relies on a diverse community and the inclusion of many perspectives.”

Snigdhansu Chatterjee was awarded a grant to study neurodegenerative diseases using digital twin modeling. Digital twin modeling might yield new insights into neurodegenerative diseases and revolutionize their treatment and prevention.

By 2050, more than a fifth of the global population will be aged 60 or older. The January issue of Significance focuses on statistics and aging.