 My family upbringing really did influence my whole career journey, even though I didn't know it at the time. I'm very lucky to have had an education. Things are different today. I see that with my own children. But I still think those essential elements are true. Move forward and pay it forward. I got there through perseverance. I have to tell you that when I got my PhD, I didn't really think about a research career at that stage. So my first specialised job was as a dietitian to the Hunter Region Cystic Fibrosis Clinic. I really wondered whether what I did was working, whether it really made a difference. And my boss said, you can answer that if you do research. I was pretty determined that the best way I could make a difference would be in this area of research. The work in Cystic Fibrosis has had a lasting impact, both in Australia and around the world. We kept those kids well enough to benefit. Many children have lived long enough to receive these therapies. I can't remember whether it was four or five times before I got my first NH and MRC fellowship. The key thing is not that you didn't get it. It's actually that you get back up off the canvas when you've been knocked out. I've graduated now 38 research higher degree students. And for me, I think that's the best way. I can not only build an impact, but leave a legacy. So my research in precision and personalised nutrition is marrying the science of individual metabolism and using technologies to personalise nutrition advice for you. It won't get finished in my lifetime, but there's a lot of attention in this area globally and I can't wait to see what unfolds. We don't know all the answers yet, but we will eventually. And that's why doing the science right now is so important. I'm Laurie Professor Claire Collins and I'm a very proud University of Newcastle alumna.