The Asian Scientist 100
Firdausi Qadri
Institution
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research
Country
Bangladesh
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Qadri was awarded the 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Award for her key role in developing affordable vaccines that combat cholera and typhoid.
(Photo: Ramon Magsaysay Award)
AWARDS
- 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Award
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