MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
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“Marta was an inspiring, talented and passionate scientist whose research shed light on the earliest steps in the development of human embryos and how errors occur that lead to failed pregnancies,”
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01
The LMB praised Dr Shahbazi's research on the earliest steps in human embryo development.
“As a wife and mother of two young children, Marta wrote eloquently about balancing her family and career, serving as a much-admired role model for a 'mother scientist', a term she used to describe herself.”
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01
The LMB issued a statement paying tribute to Dr Marta Shahbazi after her death in the Spanish train disaster.
“inspiring, talented and passionate scientist”
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01
The LMB paid tribute to Dr Marta Shahbazi following her death in a train crash in Spain.
“many awards and prizes”
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01
The laboratory noted that Dr Shahbazi's work had been recognised with many awards and prizes.
“profound shock and a huge loss”
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01
The LMB described Dr Shahbazi's death as a profound shock and a huge loss.
“a profound shock and a huge loss for LMB”
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01
The institute said Dr Shahbazi's death was a profound shock and a huge loss for LMB.