https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=articletype&rssname=role-modelsRole models RSS feeds.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:35:22 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/nanotech-scientist-spots-early-clues-for-tb-cancer/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/nanotech-scientist-spots-early-clues-for-tb-cancer/South Africa scientist Jaymi Leigh January says her biosensors can detect disease biomarkers before serious harm is caused. Thu, 9 Jul 2026 01:58:51 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-sugarcane-offers-sweet-solution-to-brutal-disease/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-sugarcane-offers-sweet-solution-to-brutal-disease/Mauritian researcher is turning sugarcane waste into an innovative treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:15:14 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/invasive-water-hyacinth-harnessed-for-womens-hygiene/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/invasive-water-hyacinth-harnessed-for-womens-hygiene/Water hyacinth is invading India’s rivers – now one researcher is turning it into eco-friendly sanitary pads. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:35:10 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/olfat-berro-advancing-healthcare-for-all-in-middle-east/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/olfat-berro-advancing-healthcare-for-all-in-middle-east/Olfat Berro, Middle East head at biotech firm Roche, says community health is at the heart of her mission. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:00:37 GMT+0000Amr Ragehhttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-science-is-a-public-good-not-a-business/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-science-is-a-public-good-not-a-business/Mexican physicist Ana María Cetto says scientists must not remain “spectators” while publishers profit. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:05:27 GMT+0000Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-star-of-science-hailed-for-microplastics-innovation/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-star-of-science-hailed-for-microplastics-innovation/Winner of popular Middle-Eastern TV science contest eyes cleaner seas with nanotechnology device. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:47:38 GMT+0000Samir Mahmoudhttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-award-winning-research-tests-tree-heat-tolerance/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-award-winning-research-tests-tree-heat-tolerance/Rwandan ecologist Myriam Mujawamariya earns recognition for her forestry research on climate resilience. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:18:35 GMT+0000Ochieng’ Ogodohttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-women-locked-in-care-cycle-as-covid-diverts-funds/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-women-locked-in-care-cycle-as-covid-diverts-funds/Funding cuts for neglected diseases have added to the health inequalities facing women and girls, says disease expert Aïssatou Diawara. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:54:03 GMT+0000Ruth Douglashttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-break-vicious-cycle-that-deters-girls-in-science/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-break-vicious-cycle-that-deters-girls-in-science/Scientist and ex-Mauritius president Ameenah Gurib-Fakim says busting stereotypes about girls in science is a must. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:00:31 GMT+0000Edwin Naiduhttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/so-many-things-encumber-women/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/so-many-things-encumber-women/University of Ghana’s first female vice-chancellor inspires women and men to dream big. Wed, 9 Mar 2022 01:56:42 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-brain-surgery-peppered-with-moments-of-joy/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-brain-surgery-peppered-with-moments-of-joy/Performing brain and spinal surgery is a privilege, says leading neurosurgeon. Wed, 2 Mar 2022 10:34:34 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-women-need-to-be-leaders-in-internet-governance/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-women-need-to-be-leaders-in-internet-governance/Women must take their seats at internet governance tables, says tech advocate. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 03:06:16 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-my-purpose-is-to-go-where-no-one-else-has-gone/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-my-purpose-is-to-go-where-no-one-else-has-gone/Material scientist and social entrepreneur Nzambi Matee is changing the world, one plastic brick at a time. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:39:37 GMT+0000Michael Kalokihttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/science-needs-to-listen-to-african-voices/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/science-needs-to-listen-to-african-voices/Future science research in Africa should be driven by African perspectives, says leadership programme director. Wed, 9 Feb 2022 03:09:12 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/qa-indias-sex-workers-battle-stigma/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/qa-indias-sex-workers-battle-stigma/Indian doctor Agnimita Giri Sarkar says virtual platforms helped her connect with sex workers through COVID-19. Tue, 8 Feb 2022 03:47:44 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-cop27-will-be-crucial-for-africa-wanjira-mathai/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-cop27-will-be-crucial-for-africa-wanjira-mathai/Environment leader Wanjira Mathai tells SciDev.Net why 2022 will be a crucial year for climate justice in Africa. Wed, 2 Feb 2022 04:22:15 GMT+0000Michael Kalokihttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-covid-was-heart-breaking-says-youngest-doctor/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-covid-was-heart-breaking-says-youngest-doctor/South Africa’s youngest female doctor says life on the frontlines of the pandemic changed her perspective on life. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 03:26:10 GMT+0000Dhashen Moodleyhttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-urban-farms-insects-key-in-battle-against-hunger/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-urban-farms-insects-key-in-battle-against-hunger/Making the most of small spaces is the essence of urban farming, says insect specialist. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:50:07 GMT+0000Michael Kalokihttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-the-eye-doctor-restoring-sight-to-nomadic-herders/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-the-eye-doctor-restoring-sight-to-nomadic-herders/North-eastern Uganda’s only ophthalmologist performs around 15 cataract surgeries each day. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:10:14 GMT+0000Halima Athumanihttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-no-one-told-me-maths-was-hard/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-no-one-told-me-maths-was-hard/Mamokgethi Phakeng, a highly-rated mathematician and university leader, speaks of her journey to the top. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:10:50 GMT+0000Edwin Naidu