The Bright Side of Life

Explore the origins of life through a scientific lens in this 15-minute TEDx talk by Ana Parejo Vidal at TEDxUCSB. Delve into the past as Vidal, a Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry, examines how our biology can provide insights into molecules from billions of years ago. Learn about her laboratory work investigating the hypothesis that light played a crucial role in the emergence of life. Discover how state-of-the-art spectroscopy instrumentation is being used to unravel the photochemical processes that established specific nucleobases as the building blocks of all life on Earth. Gain inspiration from Vidal's journey as a curious and open-minded scientist who has pursued research opportunities across three continents, from her hometown of Granada, Spain, to her current work at UCSB under the leadership of Professor Mattanjah de Vries.

The Bright Side of Life | Ana Parejo Vidal | TEDxUCSB