In a recent video interview, Ana Maria Vicedo Cabrera, an assistant professor at the University of Bern's Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, reflects on the obstacles she encountered early in her career. She emphasizes the importance of perseverance and passion in overcoming biases and advancing in the field. Her research focuses on understanding how climate change affects public health, particularly in urban settings. Vicedo Cabrera's work is crucial in developing strategies to mitigate the adverse health effects of a changing climate.