From Roots to Research: A Biologist's Journey

In this chapter, the speaker recounts their upbringing in Pennsylvania and Seattle, shaped by parents who were organic chemists. They reflect on their evolving relationship with biology, transforming from viewing it as a mere collection of facts to discovering a deep passion for inquiry during college. The chapter highlights their journey through various research experiences, personal interests, and decision-making processes that eventually led them to pursue graduate studies and entrepreneurship in the field of science.