I am Susana Rovira-Llopis, PhD, a Research Scientist at the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community (Fisabio) in Valencia, Spain. The main objective of my research career has been to study the pathophysiological implications of mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress in different diseases related to insulin resistance, mainly in type 2 diabetes. As a postdoctoral researcher, I have been opening new lines of research related to the molecular mechanisms that underlie the vascular complications of diabetes, new treatments for this disease, as well as physical exercise as a preventive strategy. My current and future line of research is to study the alteration of circadian rhythms in diabetes. Specifically, I am studying the mechanism by which circadian disruption participates in the pathophysiology of T2D. I believe that my clinical background on diabetes together with the expertise in basic research acquired in the 3.5 years at the Joslin Diabetes Center (USA) makes me well qualified to successfully develop my scientific career. In total, I have published 56 research articles (1st author in 12, corresponding author in 7), 3 book chapters and 1 clinical guideline. From these, 53 research articles are included in Journal Citation Reports, 48 in Q1 (21 in 1st decile) and 5 in Q2 of their cathegory. I have made more than 60 contributions to national and international conferences. I have participated as principal investigator in 4 funded research projects, one of them with industry, and in 19 as a team member. I have received several prizes recognizing my publication record. In 2015, I received the "García-Blanco" Research Medal-Prize from the Faculty of Medicine (UV) and in 2017, the "Carrasco i Formiguera" Young Clinical Researcher Award from the Spanish Diabetes Society. I also teach Physiology classes in the Degree of Medicine. I am a member of the Spanish Diabetes Society and the Society for Free Radical Research Europe. Acording to Google Scholar, my Sum of Times Cited is 2,662 and my H-index is 29. I have peer reviewed dozens of articles in relevant academic journals such as Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Free Radical Biology and Medicine, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Nutrients, European Journal of Pharmacology, AIMS Bioengineering... In future years, I will continue developing high quality hypothesis-driven research, critical thinking and pursue specific aims, and also develop new theories and concepts as an independent scientist. Specifically, I will delve into studying how circadian disruption alters the inflammatory state and the energy metabolism of immune cells. I will determine if circadian disruption affects oxidative stress and mitochondrial function, that underlie T2D. Also, I will determine the association of circadian rhythm disruption in the development of diabetic vascular complications, such as diabetic nephropathy, and the potential role of the novel anti-diabetic drugs SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists, in preventing leukocyte circadian rhythm disruption. My ultimate goal is to be part of a major university to form and establish a research line in order to pursue crucial scientific challenges and discover new paradigms in diabetes prevention and treatment. I also wish to teach and educate others, giving back to the academia with the unique opportunities that have allowed me to follow my scientific path. Different aspects of my career highlight my leadership ability. I have co-directed 6 master's theses, one doctoral thesis and I am currently co-directing 4 predoctoral students. Throughout my career I have demonstrated a remarkable ability to raise funds for my independent line of research. In 2018 I received a grant of €40,000 from Laboratorios Menarini S.A., in 2021 I obtained a grant of $3000 as principal investigator of the "Boston Nutrition Obesity Research Center". Recently, I have been awarded two grants in calls for emerging projects led by young people (€10,000 from the Generalitat Valenciana and €20,000 from the Spanish Diabetes Society) to develop my independent line of research on diabetes and circadian rhythms. My leadership is reflected in the 7 publications derived from these lines of research in which I appear as senior and corresponding author. I like to practise exercise, specially high intensity interval training and strenght training. Other hobbies include hiking and water sports, such as paddle surf. I enjoy long walks by the beach and read fictional novels, specially detective novels.