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Dr Hema Viswambharan, PhD, AFHEA, is a British Heart Foundation Research Fellow at the University of Leeds. She received her BSc from the University of Malaya and her PhD from University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Her research interests include mechanisms of insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction. Dr Viswambharan believes that the most challenging aspect of pursuing a successful career in academia is finding the perfect balance between the needs of her family and her children and pursuing a long-standing dream in science. Remarkable flexibilities in work–life balance provided by her mentors, Drs Mark Kearney and Helen Picton, have given her the best possible support to achieve high standards in both family and academia.