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.

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

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

If we do research, in addition to establishing connections with other researchers, we must also communicate and do a lot of outreach in order to share our science with the community.

I want to be in the boardroom. I want to be part of the policy mechanism. I want my influence to go higher than the classroom.

“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."

In today’s scientific environment, in which most PhD scientists concentrate on a single specific discipline, I might shift toward a more systemic view to approach the challenge in infectious diseases.

The fellowship has really impacted my career. I was working in a university as an Assistant Lecturer, but with the OWSD fellowship I am undertaking a PhD that will allow me to reach the grade of Senior Lecturer.

When I am seeing an impact, that’s what makes me as a scientist feel an achievement

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.

After my postdoc, I will return to Syria and work to achieve my big dream, which is to establish a research center.

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

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.

By creating links between food research and industry, she hopes to enhance food security both in Ghana and in Africa as a whole.

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