Talents for Ukraine

Sikach Alina

Science

PhD student of the chemistry department of NaUKMA, Ukrainian scientist, volunteer

Alina is involved in the development of transdermal drug delivery systems based on natural polysaccharides - innovative materials that could replace conventional bandages and have not only protective but also therapeutic effects. A relevant direction for such systems is on the battlefield, to preserve the health and lives of soldiers. Additionally, the scientist is engaged in popularizing chemistry among schoolchildren. Instagram

If I've made a decision, I usually don't give up on implementing my plans.

The life of a scientist is not just about science, articles, books, and laboratories. It's the friends I found at university who kept me from burning out and supported all my passions.

My childhood dream was to develop medicines that would cure everyone of allergies or develop something else that would help people and make their lives easier.

When the full-scale war began, I had thoughts that dreams of graduate school and major scientific discoveries were nothing.

The moment I stepped into the laboratory, life seemed to return to normal. I could breathe normally, and for the first time in a month of full-scale war, I felt peace in my soul.

Make your work your hobby. A significant portion of a person's life is spent at work, and it should be something that brings you satisfaction.

Money is not the ultimate goal of existence, but a means through which you can gain new knowledge, emotions, impressions, help others, and change the world for the better.

I'm used to being in control and knowing in advance or at least having an idea of what will happen next. However, situations where the next steps are unclear, and I can't influence them, scare me the most.

Don't focus on falls, problems, and failures. They are not the end result of your work or life. They are your opportunities for growth and improvement.

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