Amid the nationwide fight against COVID-19, female medical experts and workers have come to the limelight. According to data released by China's National Health Commission, by the end of February, at least 42,000 medical workers had gathered in Wuhan, and among them, more than 60 percent were female workers. Most of them stood out for their expertise and professionalism. Li Jing, an associate researcher of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, majored in microbiology and immunology. She talked to us about why she chose to become a scientist and how her career has shaped her.