University Of Toronto Alumni

"Respect for the dignity of the human being is really the key, to resolving financial and economic crisis, and to give hope to millions of youth who find themselves a bit in a desperate situation in many countries."

"Good offices are very important, it's the work behind the scenes, it's the mediator, it's the credible guarantor."

"This is a breakthrough not just because science is done, but also because of where the science is done"

"I think with every initiative anyone takes in Bangladesh, they take it as a given that there will be barriers."

"Traditionally, technology and resources have been concentrated in the global North, while the most affected populations reside in the global South."

"I wanted to show the world that you could be anywhere in the world and be able to sequence. You don’t have to ship samples out to the US or UK. You can sequence wherever you are and everybody's capable. We were able to show that using our small sequencing machine in Bangladesh."

"My generation gets to paint the picture of a Bangladesh where women scientists have the agency to design their own futures"

"A country does not need as many scientists as medical doctors. We just need a few passionate and dedicated individuals who will bring about great discoveries and societal change through their research"

"Historically, researchers from the global South have been relegated to the role of sample collectors, with data analysis and decision-making often outsourced elsewhere."