Pursuing a Dual-title PhD in Chemistry and Astrobiology, Amber researches the origins of life, which is driven by a lifelong passion for science. Born in China, where autism is often misunderstood, she masked her neurodivergence until moving to Canada. In high school a teacher helped her recognize her synesthesia and its link to autism, leading to a formal diagnosis. Excelling in an intense Honours Bachelor’s program in Medical Biophysics and Biochemistry, she shifted her focus to astrobiology and space medicine after an epilepsy diagnosis. With accommodations, she thrived academically, earning prestigious research awards, conducting studies, and presenting at international conferences, determined to push the boundaries of scientific discovery.