“Ten to fifteen years from now, people, not only in Kenya but in the African continent, will switch to magnetic refrigeration”

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.

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.

“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 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.

The OWSD award helped me not only to become the researcher I am today, but also to become a leader in research.

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

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

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

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

I intend to disperse my achieved knowledge as one of the leading researchers in my country in the domain of microbial biotechnology, to support sustainable and prosperous agriculture.

What fascinated me is that only 5% of microorganisms are harmful, and the rest are beneficiary.

OWSD has provided tremendous support in shaping my career as a researcher, science ambassador, role model for women scientists and a "think high" human being.

Dr. Shammi's research will help to fill a crucial gap in the the global understanding of carbon dynamics and greenhouse gas emissions by providing data on one of the world’s largest river systems.

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.

All this has broadened my knowledge for this domain of science, gave me an open mind and also allowed me to learn many things.

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.