Georgia Purcaro

Meet Georgia Purcaro

Calling: “Since I was a child, I have always loved learning, and to be a scientist is the best way to keep doing it.”

Regret: “No. Every step, difficulty or apparently wrong decisions in my career have been fundamental to enrich my experience.”

Emphasis: “I am currently working on optimization of advanced chromatographic-mass spectrometric techniques to assess quality and authenticity in food.”

Triumph: “The 2010 Leslie Ettre award, for the most innovative presentation made by a young scientist in the chromatography field.”

Respect: “Luigi Mondello (University of Messina) and Pat Sandra (Ghent University, Belgium).

Hope: “To have the possibility to keep learning, to give my contribution in separation-science evolution, and motivate young scientists entering this exciting field of research.”

Prediction: “The application of advanced chromatographic-mass spectrometry techniques in the –omics field will most likely lead to important discoveries.”

Advice: “There are two fundamental keys to success in science: thirst for knowledge and determination.”