YEREVAN, APRIL 6, ARMENPRESS. Scientist Anna Poladyan, who embarked on her career over 3 decades ago, after having worked as a senior lab worker in the Department of Biophysics of the Faculty of Biology at Yerevan State University, is currently the Head of the Chair of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, having also received her doctorate degree. Anna made up her mind to become a scientist in early childhood, with her orientalist father and his academic friends as role models. Later on, Anna’s scientific supervisor played a crucial role in the formation of her interests.