Debra Fischer is an Emeritus Eugene Higgins Professor of Astronomy at Yale University. She is known for her significant contributions to the study of exoplanets and instrumentation. Fischer has been actively involved in research that focuses on the discovery and characterization of planetary systems outside our solar system. Her work has been fundamental in advancing the understanding of the formation and evolution of these distant worlds. Additionally, her leadership in the Yale Express Group has fostered a collaborative environment for researchers exploring various aspects of exoplanet studies.