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Magdalena Skipper is a geneticist and science editor who serves as Editor-in-Chief of Nature, one of the world’s leading scientific journals. Trained in genetics at the University of Cambridge, she began her career in scientific publishing at Nature and went on to hold several editorial leadership roles across the Nature portfolio. In 2018 she became the first woman to lead the journal since its founding in 1869. Skipper is widely recognized for her efforts to strengthen research integrity, improve transparency in science, and expand the role of scientific publishing in addressing global challenges. She is an influential voice on the future of scientific communication and the responsibilities of the scientific community.
