An Interview with Francesca Paradisi

This interview with Francesca Paradisi is based personal career experience with both professional & personal reflections. Renowned chemist and Chair of Sustainable Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Bern, Francesca Paradisi focuses her research activity on enzymology, with a particular interest in process intensification, to align academic research more closely with industrial needs. As Francesca told us, the importance of supportive infrastructure to balance academic careers with family responsibilities is one of the key challenges in making scientific fields more inclusive for women. Without a doubt, her biggest success is represented by mentoring young scientists who contribute to scientific advancements.