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"I am telling you this because I want you to understand, that you don’t have to know what you want to do in science. It’s not an intersection of roads, rather you are in a boat called Life floating in the ocean of scientific pursuits, and you can pick any direction you want. And guess what? You can always edit your course as you go along."

"Let me tell you my story if it helps you get a perspective about how a journey in research may go. Firstly, a disclaimer for you: Your journey will be shaped by your interests, personal experiences, motivation, determination, etc. What I mean is, it's not the same for all. I am here to just share my story."

"Well, as you grow academically, you will realise that there is nothing silly in asking questions, every question is different and will have an answer. Always ask "Why?", because at the end that's what research is all about."

"When you are curious is when you pay attention, and when you pay attention you get more curious, it's the one inexhaustible cycle that can wheel your journey. Life is long, life is tedious, the system will keep forcing you to determine but the world is ever changing and the only way to make sense of it all is to be curious and to pay attention, to what is around and to what is within."

"This collage aims to present the elements of my journey from being a trained biologist to pursuing research in critical science studies presently. By including details from laboratory work that are seldom overlooked, and juxtaposing them with elements of critical science studies that constitute my current motivation, I aim to give a glimpse into what compelled me to undergo this shift."

"As I grew older and pursued higher studies, I realised that biology isn't just about understanding life—it's about solving problems."

"Forced to guide oneself in work, career and personhood; With a lot of love from people who were not obliged to help…"

"What is an adventurous journey without small hitches and hurdles along the way. It is often limited resources that breeds creativity. Equip yourself with strength and resilience to explore the world filled with opportunities and seek your interests."

"In this post, we present a series of portraits drawn/generated by participants in the Biotales workshops. They include hand-drawn portraits, AI generated images and collages."

"I saw biology and science as a long term project of life, which can yield only one thing which both of us will do anything for— new perspectives!"