Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

To celebrate this year's?International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked our colleagues what inspired them to get into science, the most memorable moments of their careers, which scientists they would add to their teams, and more.

Read their answers below

1. What or who inspired you to pursue science and why did you choose nucleosomics?

Julie:?I have always been a curious person, eager to know how things work and in particular what governs the living world. I therefore naturally turned to biology studies, during which I was won over by genetics in the broader sense. Scientific knowledge, especially epigenetics, is a powerful tool to help people. Working on nucleosomics at Volition allows me to combine the aspects that are important to me and to contribute to the diagnostic solution.

Terry:?My interest in science, and more specifically biology, stems from my innate curiosity and passion for learning. Understanding biologic regulatory mechanisms is a never-ending puzzle with many questions to answer and discoveries to be made. I can’t think of anything more exciting to do.

2. What would you say if you could go back in time and talk to yourself at the start of your career?

Brandi:?Make sure you are doing what you love, always learn and surround yourself with those that can contribute to your learning. Doing what you love will always motivate you to keep going forward. The best advice I’d give myself is that it doesn’t matter if you aren’t the smartest person in the room. In fact, it will better serve you not to be. Surround yourself with people who will always challenge you to learn and progress. The unknown may be scary, but be grateful for the opportunity for growth. Given a project you’ve never done before? The knowledge you gain from taking it head-on will make it the most fulfilling project.

Julie:?Cultivate your curiosity, keep an open mind, and multiply your experiences. This can only be beneficial for your development.

3. What has been the most exciting/memorable moment of your career so far?

Emilie:?The visualization of NETs (Neutrophil Extracellular Traps) under confocal microscopy. It was amazing!

Julie:?When I had the chance to meet Sir Paul Nurse, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2001 for his involvement in the discovery of protein molecules that control cell division in the cell cycle.

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Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company powered by Nu.Q?, its proprietary nucleosome quantification platform. Volition is developing simple, easy to use, cost effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19.?