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Prisca Twumasi is a stem cell biologist whose research focuses on developing scalable, clinically relevant platforms for pain research and drug discovery. Her major contributions center on the differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) into sensory neurons—specifically, pseudo-unipolar and peptidergic subtypes—using principles of developmental biology. Her most cited work, “Scalable generation of sensory neurons from human pluripotent stem cells” (2023, 48 citations), presents an efficient, stepwise method for producing these neurons, directly addressing the urgent need for non-addictive analgesics. By creating reproducible, high-yield differentiation protocols, Twumasi’s work enables translational research into pain mechanisms and therapeutic screening. Her 2022 paper further refines this approach for pseudo-unipolar neurons, underscoring her commitment to bridging basic stem cell science with clinical application. Through these contributions, Twumasi is advancing the toolkit for studying chronic pain and developing safer pain treatments, positioning her as a rising leader in stem cell-based disease modeling and drug development.