Ankita Arora is an RNA researcher-turned-science-writer passionate about biotechnology, rare diseases, genomics, global health and science policy. She loves to share her passion for science with nonscientists by bridging the gap between researchers and the public. She has scientific expertise in all things molecular biology and fell in love with RNA research early in her career, way before RNA became a household name. She is also an ASBMB Advocacy Training Program and an eLife community ambassador alumnus. As a woman in STEM with lived experience in three continents (Asia, Europe and North America), she has advocated for implementing DEI practices in STEM with a focus on international scholars. Outside of science, she likes to read fiction, travel (she is a national park geek), and try out various vegetarian dishes from all over the world. She is also an avid hiker.