Professor Ekanem Braide… An Academic Per Excellence
By Walcott Aganu Women in science do seem to find it challenging to be recognized and achieve academic excellence; this is particularly true in sub-Saharan Africa, due to cultural limitations and bias. Early-career female researchers don’t have many female role models for motivation and mentorship. However, this disposition is changing, and one of the names that have led the charge is Ekanem Braide, a professor of parasitology and epidemiology. Professor Ekanem Braide would surely be mentioned when women academics in Nigeria are being discussed. Today, on Amazons Watch, we look through her journey. Education Braide was born in Cross River State, Nigeria in 1946. She studied zoology at the University of Ife before obtaining her Master’s degree in Parasitology (1973), and a Doctorate in Epedimiology, Cornell University, New York (1978). She holds a Certificate in Epidemiological Methods from Southampton University (British Council Course). She is a Fellow and Co-founder, Nigerian…
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Amazons Watch launches Global Women for Good, with Noleen Mariappen as Global Director
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Zambia Partners with UN to Help Women Avert Climate through Goat Rearing
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BoN Celebrates Women Commercial Bank Leadership
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On the marble
You may have to fight the battle more than once to win it Margaret Thatcher on surviving cancer.
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Miracle Nwankwo I am a huge fan of curtains any day, anytime and in all weather because it gives me a unique feel and…
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She squared up with cancer
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