I chose to study Biotechnology at university since I found Biology really fascinating at school. At the time of choosing a degree, I was also starting to be interested in food and how it is made. Learning how to make bread, yoghurt and beer sounded very appealing!
Once at university, I learned more about genetic engineering and started to be more curious about the production part of the food chain and agriculture. I started to grow tomatoes at home and chose subjects that were more related to plants.
I then became more interested in the molecular side of biology, and how you can tweak genes to get amazing results. You can generate tear-free onions, purple tomatoes, and plants that detect bombs in the field!
After my BSc and MSc, I decided to pursue a PhD where I could apply my knowledge to make a change and have focused on improving photosynthesis to tackle food insecurity.