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Top Scientist Moves to China, Boosts Research Opportunities

1/13/2026

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Alexey Amunts, a cell scientist, relocated to China to join Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) as a senior investigator and is forming a lab there.
He previously worked at Max Planck Institute in Germany, studying mitochondrial biochemistry and visualizing structures.
Amunts highlighted Shenzhen's environment and SMART as enabling implementation and impact.
His move reflects a broader trend of scientists returning to China for better opportunities.

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Story summary

Alexey Amunts, a cell scientist, relocated to China to join Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) as a senior investigator and is forming a lab there.
He previously worked at Max Planck Institute in Germany, studying mitochondrial biochemistry and visualizing structures.
Amunts highlighted Shenzhen's environment and SMART as enabling implementation and impact.
His move reflects a broader trend of scientists returning to China for better opportunities.