Tatiana is a final year PhD candidate in the Centre for Animal Science at the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation. Her research investigates new ways of breeding superior traits in cattle to protect against endemic viruses, such as those which cause bovine respiratory disease. Hailing from a sheep and cattle property in Western Victoria, Tatiana is dedicated to bringing cutting edge research to the farmgate and supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders. She has gained valuable experience in the beef industry, working with MLA and QDAF on projects tackling emerging biosecurity threats in the feedlot sector. Throughout her candidature, Tatiana has engaged with a range of stakeholders, although visits to regional schools with the Wonder of Science program is by far her favourite form of outreach. She uses these opportunities to promote awareness in agricultural research and encourage young people, particularly girls, to follow in her footsteps and pursue a career in STEM.