Three Lebanese girls researchers had been chosen together with 2 others from Jordan and Syria, amongst greater than 100 candidates within the Levant area, for the ninth version of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Ladies in Science.
The Levant Regional Younger Skills Ceremony was held on the Ecole Supérieure des Affaires (ESA) in Beirut, reaffirming the dedication of each L’Oréal and UNESCO to selling girls in science and making their expertise recognized to future generations.
“For Ladies in Science” is a world program that has awarded over 3,900 researchers and 122 Laureates from over 110 nations.
“Our altering world has by no means been in higher want of ladies and their discoveries,” stated Mrs. Emily Wahab Harb, Managing Director of L’Oréal Lebanon.
“The 5 scientists awarded right now exemplify each range and excellence. As they overcome obstacles and push boundaries, they’re totally collaborating to find the options we have to create a sustainable future and a stupendous world,” she added.
The three Lebanese girls who had been awarded for the 2022 version are the next:
Dr. Nancy Fayad
Dr. Nancy Fayad was acknowledged for her analysis based mostly on the evaluation of microorganisms within the physique and the atmosphere.
Rania Kassir
Rania Kassir was honored for her analysis highlighting an understanding of the impact of bilingualism on government features in wholesome Lebanese bilingual aged and folks affected by Alzheimer’s illness.
Zeina Habli
Zeina Habli was awarded for her analysis aiming at detection strategies of metastatic circulating most cancers cells in blood samples.
