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Behind the Story
​The story of My Mad Scientist Mummy was conceived during a difficult period of Rina's life when she was battling post-natal depression. It was when her son (with special needs) and daughter were at the tender ages of three and one respectively that she started her journey as an author-illustrator. Back then neither of her kids had yet seen Rina working as a scientist despite it being such a core part of their mother's identity. How might she go about explaining to them her erstwhile job and ongoing passion?
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With loving support from her husband and parents, she embarked upon taking rough sketches of biomedical gadgets and organisms to the next level and publish a storybook; an artifact that others could use and be inspired by. After reviewing her artwork, much to her surprise and joy, a publisher both accepted her manuscript endorsed letting her illustrate her own book.
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As a first time storybook author Rina is proud yet humbled by the opportunity to share a glimpse of her scientific world with young children (both her own and those from all over the world) through this modest creative project.
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Encouraged by Nobel Laureate Barry Marshall with the inaugural Barry Marshall Travel Award to present her research work in Atlanta, Georgia USA.
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Becoming a first time mum, with her delighted parents Yolanda and SK Wong.