I found my niche, and I have not looked back.

OWSD fellowship represents a real empowering difference in my life and career

I have to think of something that can help us, that we can use based on resources that we have. The lack of things is the biggest inspiration in my life. I want to help my country.

The main problem in radiotherapy is that most cancer cells are resistant to radiation.

I really want to do something for my country. Being part of the Sudan national chapter has given me that chance.

Biomedicine represents the future of healthcare, aiming to intercept diseases before they arise and tailoring solutions to each individual's unique needs. It's not just about treating illnesses; it's about preventing them before they take root.

When you are following your passion, people will always see what you are doing. People will see that you are doing something different, and they will help you.

My dear girls in science: be strong, inquisitive, curious, assertive, resilient, and focused. Go for gold!

What has surprised me is the way technology is emerging and affecting the current state of research. We are encountering a fourth industrial revolution that entails advances in computing power, quantum computing and artificial intelligence, which has already been shown to alter the way we conduct research.

I’ve been working on reptile and amphibian biodiversity for 10 years, and I know that there are still new species that need to be described.

“Am very proud to say that I am encouraging other Cameroonian female scientists to apply for the OWSD fellowship programme and some of them have obtained the grant."

I owe ‘what’, ‘who’ and ‘where’ I am in my career and professional practice today to OWSD because without the PHD Fellowship, all my achievements today would have been nothing but bleak.

Due to the war in Yemen, I had stopped studying for two years. This opportunity gave me the chance to complete my postgraduate studies.

I desire to see my country, Nigeria, become a leading destination for impactful clinical studies.

" I can boldly declare that OWSD rewarded my brilliance thus giving me recognition and confidence in my professional arena and placed me in national and international scientific communities.”

When I got my OWSD fellowship, it was an amazing feeling. Before getting the letter, my academic career was a dream, the letter made it possible.

Winning this award opened many doors for me. It has led to success in acquiring local funding.

I wanted to show women that it was possible that when you do agricultural sciences, you can go on and do more for your career development.