Immigration in science Editorial


Authors: Casanova, J. L.; Holtzman, D. M.; Kaech, S. M.; Lanier, L. L.; Nathan, C. F.; Rudensky, A. Y.; Tuveson, D.; Wolchok, J. D.
Title: Immigration in science
Abstract: The advance of science is dependent upon collaboration, which does not have a visa attached to it. Indeed, over 40% of all American-based Nobel Prize winners are immigrants, and data from the National Science Foundation show that 49% of postdocs and 29% of science and engineering faculty in the US are foreign-born. However, restrictive new immigration policies in the US have left many scientists deeply concerned about their future and many American-based laboratories worried about attracting the best talent. At JEM, we're celebrating immigration by sharing the experiences of immigrant and nonimmigrant scientists on our editorial board. Alexander Rudensky and Jean-Laurent Casanova give their firsthand perspective on immigrating to the US, while Jedd Wolchok, Carl Nathan, David Holtzman, Susan Kaech, Lewis Lanier, and David Tuveson reflect on how immigration has affected their laboratories. © 2020 Casanova et al.
Keywords: awards and prizes; immigrant; human; article; foreigner; migration policy
Journal Title: Journal of Experimental Medicine
Volume: 217
Issue: 11
ISSN: 0022-1007
Publisher: Rockefeller University Press  
Date Published: 2020-11-02
Start Page: e20202055
Language: English
DOI: 10.1084/jem.20202055
PUBMED: 33057576
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC7563685
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 2 November 2020 -- Source: Scopus
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