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Il premio riconosce i suoi progressi e la sua leadership nel settore, e include una somma in denaro di 100.000 dollari
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The award recognizes his advances and leadership in the field, and includes a monetary prize of USD 100,000
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In the ongoing effort to improve global health, scientific advancement remains one of the most powerful tools. From vaccine development to disease prevention strategies, breakthroughs in science have transformed lives — especially in regions where access to healthcare has historically been limited. At the heart of this progress is a belief that knowledge should not be confined by borders or economic status. This principle lies at the foundation of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), an institution dedicated to strengthening scientific capacity in developing countries.
Founded in 1983 by a visionary group of scientists from the Global South under the leadership of Nobel laureate Abdus Salam, TWAS was built on the conviction that science and engineering are essential drivers of sustainable development. Its mission was clear: empower nations to tackle pressing challenges like hunger, disease, and poverty through homegrown research and innovation. Over the decades, TWAS has grown into a global network of more than 1,400 elected fellows from 112 countries — including 13 Nobel laureates — with about 84% hailing from developing nations. These scientists form the backbone of the Academy’s work, mentoring young researchers, shaping policy, and advancing cutting-edge studies that address region-specific health and environmental issues.
Founded in 1983 by a visionary group of scientists from the Global South under the leadership of Nobel laureate Abdus Salam, TWAS was built on the conviction that science and engineering are essential drivers of sustainable development. Its mission was clear: empower nations to tackle pressing challenges like hunger, disease, and poverty through homegrown research and innovation. Over the decades, TWAS has grown into a global network of more than 1,400 elected fellows from 112 countries — including 13 Nobel laureates — with about 84% hailing from developing nations. These scientists form the backbone of the Academy’s work, mentoring young researchers, shaping policy, and advancing cutting-edge studies that address region-specific health and environmental issues.
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Professor Zahurul Karim and Professor Yearul Kabir sit in the newly elected executive council of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences
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He took office on 1 August, succeeding Professor Sajjan Jindal, chairman and managing director of the Indian company JSW
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He was the former president of the University of Basrah, Iraq
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A newly elected TWAS Fellow, she was a founding member of the Brazilian Mathematical Society
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At the AAAS-TWAS Science Diplomacy workshop, Kenyan water quality expert Faith Kandie added diplomatic tools to her scientific toolkit
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Science diplomacy course begins with encouragement to raise the need for science to international organizations
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I partecipanti saranno a Trieste dal 21 al 24 luglio 2025 per imparare a far dialogare scienza e diplomazia