Irene Ghobrial

"I feel that the more challenges I have, the more I have energy to tackle the problem”"

"Although women have more opportunities available to them now than in the past, there is still implicit bias, and constant need to fight for equality. Women need support from men and women to break the glass ceiling that still exists."

"The truth is, women in research and science encounter more hardship compared to their male counterparts."

"But never think that you cannot do it because you’re a woman. Don’t hold yourself back.”"

"The biggest obstacle is balancing work and a personal life, especially with young kids at an early stage of my career"