In this week’s podcast we interview Dr. Ana Tomljenovic-Berube, an assistant professor in the Life Science and Integrated Sciences department at McMaster University. In this podcast, she shares with us a little bit about her educational and career path, as well as the importance of the field of microbiology and genetics including ethical considerations, innovation, and the interconnectedness of microbiology and genetics to the healthcare field as a whole. We also gain insight on how students can keep up to date with scientific literature and prepare themselves for a career in healthcare.