Modernity in Health and Disease Diagnosis: The Account from STEM Women
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This book gathers contributions highlighting the role of women in science, with a focus on health and disease.
Women have contributed in no small way to the wealth of knowledge and discoveries in various aspects of health.
The 21st century has been dubbed the "Knowledge Economy" due to a substantial increase in the accessibility of information, leading individuals to become more knowledgeable and well-rounded.
Given the fact that irrespective of the field of study, knowledge eventually decays, more women in the 21st century have been at the forefront extending the frontiers of…mehr

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This book gathers contributions highlighting the role of women in science, with a focus on health and disease.

Women have contributed in no small way to the wealth of knowledge and discoveries in various aspects of health.

The 21st century has been dubbed the "Knowledge Economy" due to a substantial increase in the accessibility of information, leading individuals to become more knowledgeable and well-rounded.

Given the fact that irrespective of the field of study, knowledge eventually decays, more women in the 21st century have been at the forefront extending the frontiers of knowledge in the field of STEMM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics Medicine) - engaging in rigorous research and making significant contributions in the field. Letting their voices heard through their well-researched published studies is a significant way of encouraging other upcoming women scientist and bringing advances in disease diagnosis to achieve SDG3.

The contributionsin this book aim to increase visibility of women in the field of science and to serve as a source of inspiration to everyone.

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Eucharia Oluchi Nwaichi, the first African to win the prestigious John Maddox Prize (2022), a Science Communication expert, is a Biochemist who has contributed significantly in the understanding of the soil-plant-biota interactions and the influences of various farm inputs at remediation of polluted farms and promotes green chemistry. She is poised with influencing policies with her science and increasing the space for women in science. Eucharia has travelled to 24 countries of the world and has published her works in over 90 reputable journals and has patented her plant-based technology for clean-up up of oil-impacted soils. She is the Director of Exchange and Linkage Programmes Unit of the University of Port Harcourt and is actively pushing evidence informed policymaking and encouraging women and girls into science. Eucharia has received many awards and honors, including 2023 Fellow of Science by Women Foundation Spain, 2022 Evidence Leader by African Evidence Network SouthAfrica, 2019 Fellow of Next Einstein's Forum, 2016 Affiliate of the African Academy of Science, 2015 Fellow of Commonwealth, 2015 University of Port Harcourt Merit Awardee for numerous contributions, 2015 Honours roll of the Faculty of Science of the University of Port Harcourt, 2013 Fellow of UNESCO L'Oreal For Women In Science, among others. She is the President of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), University of Port Harcourt Branch and the Vice Chairman of the OWSD National Chapter.