Réka Albert is the Evan Pugh University Professor at the Eberly College of Science at Penn State University. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame in 2001. Albert's research focuses on uncovering the mechanisms that determine the dynamic repertoire of complex networks, with a particular emphasis on biological networks. She is a pioneer in logical (Boolean) modeling of biological systems, which creates specific biological predictions and general insights regarding the structural basis of dynamic outcomes. Her collaborative research projects engage with wet-bench biologists and clinicians to propose network control interventions aimed at mitigating the effects of dysregulations within biological systems. These interventions have been validated in diverse contexts, including signal transduction networks in both plant and human cells, as well as immune responses to pathogens. Currently, her research equally prioritizes predictive modeling of biological networks and the advancement of methodologies used in constructing and analyzing logical models.