In this episode of Microbe Talk, Policy and Engagement Officer Katie chats to Professor Hilary Lappin-Scott OBE, President of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) about her career so far, the importance of international collaboration in science and our recent re-association with Horizon Europe.  A full transcript of this episode is available on the Microbiology Society website.Music: Minimal Inspiring Ambient by ComaStudio from Pixabay