In this podcast, Columbia University graduate student Sophia Windemuth sits down with Mary Zawalick and explains her journey in biomedical engineering, as well as how she became interested in this field of research. After completing her undergraduate degrees in BME and computer science at Cornell, she is now researching how bacteria can be genetically modified to target and cure glioblastomas. We will discuss her current research, how she chose to embark on this project, and advice for young scientists looking to learn more about biomedical engineering.