6 Arab Women Who Are Contributing To Science And Technology

6 Arab Women Who Are Contributing To Science And Technology

Dubai: Six Arab women were recognised for their efforts and contributions to science and technology at the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program.

For the seventh consecutive year, L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, continues to recognise Arab female scientists from the GCC for their revolutionary researches in the fields of Life sciences, Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science.

The regional program is part of L'Oréal-UNESCO's global initiative that has recognized over 3,400 phenomenal researchers since its inception 22 years ago.

This year, the program awarded six winners in the Post-doctorate Researchers and PhD Students categories where Dr. Lama AlAbdi (KSA), Dr. Isra Marei (Qatar), and Dr. Maryam Tariq Khaleel Alhashmi (UAE) each received EUR 20,000 in the Post-doctorate Researchers category. Asrar Damdam (KSA), Dana Zaher (UAE), and Mina Al Ani (UAE) each received EUR 8,000 in the PhD Students category.

About the 2020 Winners:

Post-doctorate Researchers category

Lama AlAbdi (KSA): For her research on chromatin and regulation of the gene, vision loss project

Isra Marei (Qatar): For her research towards the development of 3D vascular drug screening platforms based on endothelial progenitor cells

Maryam Tariq