# LGBTQIA+ STEM Day 2025: An interview with Fabrice Roux

## TL;DR

This interview with Dr. Fabrice Roux discusses his experiences as an LGBTQIA+ researcher in plant adaptation and genomics.

## Contribution

The paper contributes a personal and professional perspective from an LGBTQIA+ scientist in the field of ecological genomics.

## Key findings

- Dr. Roux discusses his work on plant adaptation through ecological genomics and molecular biology.
- The interview highlights the intersection of personal identity and scientific research in STEM fields.
- It emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in scientific communities.

## Abstract

To commemorate LGBTQIA+ STEM Day this year, Communications Biology is reaching out to discuss their personal and professional experiences in research. In this Q&A, we are talking to Dr. Fabrice Roux, a CNRS research director at Toulouse in France, who works on plant adaptation at the intersection of ecological genomics, quantitative genetics, and molecular biology.