Name: Mansi Sharma
Birth Place: Nabha, Punjab
Academic Qualification: B. Tech in Biotechnology from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India (2019-2023)
Languages you speak or write: Hindi, English, Punjabi
What do you do?
I am a medical researcher. I try to work towards finding innovative solutions to problems in healthcare through technological intervention and helping people.
What’s the best part of your profession? What made you choose this profession?
I have a lot of favorite parts. My profession enables me to positively impact people directly. Also, I like how research employs creativity. There isn't a set way to find a solution to a given issue. One is free to experiment and think outside the box.
Do you like reading? What was the last thing you read?
Yes, I love reading. I like poetry and learning about different cultures. I also enjoy fiction at times. The last thing that I read was "The Book of Odes."
What is your favorite dish?
Any dishes made of eggs.
How would your friends describe you?
They would describe me as someone who keeps to themselves but is also ready to help whenever the situation arises.
Who would you like to travel with?
Family, friends, and solo trips.
What is your least favorite subject?
Out of all subjects, I've never really enjoyed Industrial Biotechnology. Not interested in that domain.
Your favorite subjects?
My favorite subject is anything related to clinical medicine.
What’s something you wish to change about the world?
"I hope for a world where individuals experience peace and kindness, and where people become more empathetic towards others' emotions and circumstances."
If your journey was/were a movie, what would it be called?
It would be called "Lore"
What are you passionate about?
I'm passionate about being able to positively impact people around me.
Best/memorable moment?
The summer of 2020.
What do you love to do in your leisure time?
I like listening to music, reading random stuff, and being around nature.
What do you hate the most?
I don't like arguments or when anyone invades my personal space.
If given a choice, what alternate career would you have opted for?
I like what I do. Though if I had to give an answer, I would say a 'poet.'
What is your dream travel destination?
Japan
Where would you like to work in the future?
Any good research organization.
Finally, a quote you relate to.
"Right and wrong are decided by oneself, praise and condemnation depend on others, gains and losses are insignificant."
(MedSight/MSM)