OWSD PNC: Women in Leadership: A Summit for Excellence

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.

OWSD's guidance and support allowed me to uncover hidden courage and realize aspects of myself that I never thought I possessed.

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

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.

" 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.”

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

In the challenging socio-economic context of developing countries, knowledge should serve to solve the varied problems faced by our societies.

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

You must first be safe to be able to think about the environment.

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