From my early childhood I wanted to imitate my parents: mother by her femininity and aptness to teach and father by his willpower and because he was a chemist.. My goal was to be as accomplished as my parents. At the state secondary school, I received the diploma to be a teacher for primary education; afterwards, I studied Chemistry at the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences-University of Buenos Aires (specialization in physical chemistry and nuclear chemistry).I married a medical doctor at a young age, and my husband and I continued studies in Europe. We obtained post-doctoral certificates at M�nchen-Germany and Orsay-France Universities while raising three young boys. After several years, we returned to Argentina to continue our careers. Even though we experienced challenges, we were able to reach our goals through hard work and study. I am currently actively involved in research, teaching (33 PhD have been directed) and publishing (about 300 papers). I am a member of the National Academy of Science and I have received several foreign and national awards. I obtain fulfillment in my scientific career and personal life by engaging in enthusiastic research, helping my grandchildren, and contributing to young students� education. I consider myself grateful, peaceful and pleased because my dreams have been attained.

Peace and satisfaction at the end of a long way of work, obstacles, efforts, and challenges

248th National Meeting (2014)

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