Pap Smears and the Art of Science: Leadership Stories | Women Leadership | Female Founders

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What happens when we blur the boundaries between art and science?

What might that look like? Perhaps you could give students in Nigeria the opportunity to put their innovations on display through science fairs, or maybe it’s finding groundbreaking ways to screen for cancer and HPV—without needing a pap smear.The speculum, a tool most women dread, has remained virtually unchanged for nearly a century. It’s a device that feels more like a relic than a modern solution. And yet, it’s still accepted practice in women’s health today.That is, until nowNo speculum. No pap smear. Instead, IBK’s work with CELLECT is unlocking the immense potential of menstrual blood and using nanoscience to do it.

CELLECT isn’t the only place IBK is blending arts and science. She’s using science fairs as a tool for sparking genuine curiosity and fostering innovation. Through the STEMite Zone, IBK is not just reimagining the science fair. She’s transforming it into a launchpad for the next generation of African innovators.

These are the stories of trailblazers in women's leadership and of women who are redefining success and thriving on the edge of change. 

Leadership isn’t just about titles—it’s about making a lasting impact.

ResourcesCELLECT WebsiteCELLECT LinkedInSTEMite Zone WebsiteSTEMite Zone InstagramIBK InstagramIBK on Spotify

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