New Zealand's own microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles has been named one of BBC's 100 inspiring and influential women.
Wiles is among 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world including actress and activist Jane Fonda, Moroccan rapper Houda Abouz and Brazilian
Transgender model Lea T.
The scientist at the University of Auckland went to Twitter last night to share the surprising news.
"So here's something I didn't see coming back in January, being one of the BBC's 100 most inspiring and influential women of the year!