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Sarah Sainsbury is a structural biologist whose work bridges the gap between high-throughput proteomics and the molecular intricacies of the immune system. Her research focuses on applying structural and biophysical methods to understand protein function, with key contributions in two distinct areas: the structural proteomics of pathogenic bacteria and the engineering of soluble T-cell receptors. Her most cited work, a 2006 study on *Bacillus anthracis*, exemplifies her role in large-scale collaborative projects, where she helped pioneer high-throughput structure determination for a biomedically critical pathogen. This work, part of the SPINE initiative, laid the groundwork for rapid protein characterization. Sainsbury further demonstrated her versatility in a 2009 study on soluble αβ T-cell receptors, where she systematically tackled the challenges of producing and analyzing these complex immune molecules. By detailing the lessons learned from this systematic production, she provided a valuable roadmap for researchers studying T-cell recognition and adaptive immunity. With a combined citation count of over 40 for these two foundational papers, Sainsbury’s work has had a lasting impact on both structural genomics and immunology, showcasing her ability to drive method development and biological discovery in equal measure.