Beyond the paycheck, why do you continue to wake up and go to work each day?
SS: I really find inspiration in the potential impact of my work on improving human health and understanding of biological systems. Bioinformatics can be very useful in advancing scientific research, so it’s really encouraging to know that my work may be contributing to important scientific discoveries.
SG: The biggest inspiration for me is the breadth of questions I can answer using bioinformatics. There is never a dull moment. One can practically learn a technique every day. I really love working with people and diverse projects. This keeps me on the toes all the time.
What do you like to do when you are not crunching numbers and sequences?
SS: I really love music, and I’m lucky to live in a city with so many great places to enjoy it! In addition to listening to and attempting to make music, I also love trying out new restaurants and recipes. Cooking has been a great way to unwind after work.
SG: When I am not crunching numbers, I like to knit and crochet. I like to look at patterns in nature and incorporate them into my projects. I want to weave and sew, but that takes more time and commitment than knitting, so I chose to knit/crochet. I designed a temperature blanket by modeling yearly temperature data depicting all four seasons. The possibilities are endless…
This interview was answered by Sucheta Godbole and Sanjana Shah (interviewees) in their personal capacities.Pages
