1. What would you kill for? What would you die for? I would kill one man if doing so could better the human race. I believe that agreeing to die for a cause or person suggests that you aren't capable or clever enough to serve it while remaining alive to see things through to the end. 2. What would you refuse to do under any circumstances? Why? Compromise scientific research by altering results or reporting inaccurately on how the research was completed. There is no point in publishing research if it isn't entirely accurate and true. 3. What do you dream about? My actual dreams that I have while I sleep are garbled and silly. There's no reason to think of them. 4. What’s your biggest fear? Never contributing to the scientific community in all my years of research. 5. What single object you would be most hard pressed to part with? Why? My lab coat. It was a gift from my supervising professor after I received my PhD. She embroidered an inspirational message inside of the front pocket. It means a great deal to me. 6. What is your fondest memory? Receiving my PhD with my family members present. Though they have never understood what I do, there was a moment there where it felt as if they almost did. 7. What is your worst memory? I have several. 8. What or who was your most significant influence? Expound. My adviser in college. It was his class that ignited my interest in molecular genetics, and he guided me on my path to being a researcher. 9. What do you believe makes a successful life? Finding the thing that inspires you to wake up in the morning and never, ever letting go of it. 10. What makes you laugh? Alcohol. I'm afraid I don't have much of a sense of humor without it. 11. What are your religious views? There are some things that science cannot explain yet. Given time, it will. However, being able to explain the world around us doesn't disprove the existence of a God. 12. What is your greatest strength? When I commit to a task, I see it through to the end. 13. Do you have a fatal flaw? If so, what is it? I disregard the emotions of others and see other people as secondary in the grand scheme of things. 14. Who is the most important person in your life? Rosalind Franklin. 15. If you died, who would miss you most? How do you think you'll die? My family would morn my loss, though I can't think of anyone else who would. I will most likely die in a laboratory, going over data one more time.