🧬 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Laureates

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Five exceptional researchers were awarded the 2025 L'Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards for their work in data security, green energy, air pollution, real-time health monitoring, and fundamental understanding of the universe. Their contributions are poised to revolutionize technology and improve quality of life globally. 

🌍 Africa & the Arab States

Professor Rose Leke (Cameroon)

Field: Immunology

Professor Rose Leke, Emeritus Professor at the University of Yaoundé I, is honored for her pioneering work in combating pregnancy-associated malaria and her leadership in polio eradication efforts. Her contributions have significantly advanced public health in Africa and inspired countless young scientists. 

🌏 Asia & the Pacific

Professor Nieng Yan (China)

Field: Structural Biology

Professor Nieng Yan, University Professor at Tsinghua University and Director of Shenzhen Bay Laboratory, is recognized for elucidating the atomic structures of membrane proteins vital for ion and sugar transport. Her work has profound implications for understanding and treating conditions like epilepsy and arrhythmia.

🌍 Europe

Professor Geneviève Almouzni (France)

Field: Molecular Biology

Director of Research at CNRS and the Curie Institute, Professor Almouzni is celebrated for her seminal contributions to epigenetics, particularly in understanding DNA packaging and its role in cell identity and cancer development. 

🌎 Latin America & the Caribbean

Professor Alicia Kowaltowski (Brazil)

Field: Biochemistry

Professor Kowaltowski, a member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences and professor at the University of São Paulo, is honored for her research on cellular energy metabolism, which has implications for understanding diseases like obesity and diabetes. 

🌎 North America

Professor Nada Jabado (Canada)

Field: Human Genetics

Professor Jabado, of McGill University, is recognized for her groundbreaking discovery of histone mutations (oncohistones) in pediatric brain tumors, revolutionizing the understanding and treatment of these aggressive cancers. 

🌟 About the Awards

Since 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program has honored 132 laureates and supported over 4,400 women researchers globally. Each laureate receives €100,000 to further their research and serves as a role model to inspire future generations of women in science. 

source: UNESCO

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