She has studied cholera for more than 40 years, looking at satellite data, gene sequencing and easily adaptable means of water filtration in areas where large amounts of Vibrio cholerae bacteria are present in water.
He will study the evolutionary and developmental function of the cephalic furrow in fruit flies, in collaboration with researchers from Japan and Germany.
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This honor recognizes academic inventors who have demonstrated a prolific spirit of innovation in developing outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.
She received the award for her collaborative research on using satellite-derived chlorophyll data to predict cholera outbreaks up to several months in advance.