'QD: Audacity to Rise Above' is a 3-Part Series celebrating women in science with unique journeys. Dr. Nimanthi Jayathilaka is a professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. Her areas of expertise are biomarkers of disease severity, infectious disease markers, edible oils and nutrition, antioxidants and bioavailability. Dr. Jayathilaka shares her journey and the reason behind her audacity to rise above.