Associate Professor Parwinder Kaur is a passionate leader, award-winning scientist and innovator in the world of science, with over 16 years of pioneering key research outcomes in the fields of biotechnology, genome sequencing and translational genomics, working to ensure sustainable futures for the natural environment. She believes in connecting different disciplines to convey ideas in new ways and impacting communities in ways they have not experienced before. She is an inspiring role model as a mother and professor in science for the next generation of diverse scientists to pursue their passion for science, discovery and translation.