The Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) supports fundamental research and related activities designed to promote understanding of complex living systems at the molecular, sub-cellular, and cellular levels. Behind our mission stands a group of individuals whose efforts and great work make this Division outstanding; we are proud to showcase their hard work via this blog.

Valerie Samantha Maizel graduated from Fairfax High School in 2009. She then went to Northern Virginia Community College and began providing administrative support to MCB in 2011. Ms. Maizel greatly enjoys working for an organization that promotes science. As Administrative Support Assistant, Ms. Maizel handles travel arrangements, scheduling, correspondence, and other activities to enable the Division to meet its responsibilities. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, movies, and participating in several different social clubs.