"As a woman in science I especially want to acknowledge those role models who gave me the courage and incentive to persevere; my hope is that I in turn can be that role model for my own daughters, who are just now launching out into the world, as well as for other young women who are excited about science." During her Nobel Prize banquet speech, medicine laureate Mary Brunkow took time to acknowledge the importance of role models. Read the full speech: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/