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Wafaa M Rashed: Celebrating Dr. Aneth David – A Trailblazer in Science and Policy

Wafaa M Rashed and Aneth David

Jun 12, 2025, 09:00

Wafaa M Rashed: Celebrating Dr. Aneth David – A Trailblazer in Science and Policy

Wafaa M Rashed, Faculty Lecturer of Pharmacy at the Ahram Canadian University, shared a post by BioInnovate Africa, on LinkedIn, adding:

“Celebrating Dr. Aneth David – A Trailblazer in Science and Policy!

We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Aneth David from Tanzania, a proud graduate of the Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics course, organized by the Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI)!

Aneth’s passion and dedication to bridging science and policy are not only inspiring but transformative for sustainable agriculture in Africa. As a biotechnology researcher and lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), her journey is marked by a deep commitment to addressing the real-world challenges of food security and innovation.

Currently serving as a BioInnovate Africa Fellow for Women Scientists, hosted at the East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) in Kigali, Rwanda, and mentored by Muyambi Fortunate, Dr. Aneth is leading work to strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks for biofertilizers – critical to promoting local innovation, reducing import dependency, and ensuring sustainable farming systems.

“Sustainable technologies like biofertilizers can’t work without the right, enabling policies.” Dr. Aneth David
Her story is a powerful example of how women scientists are shaping Africa’s bioeconomy, driving impact at the intersection of research, innovation, and governance.
Congratulations, Dr. Aneth David!

Your journey is lighting the path for many more women in STEM across the continent.

Wafaa M. Rashed, PhD
Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI).”

Quoting BioInnovate Africa‘s post:

“Excited and humbled. That’s how Aneth David felt when she was selected for the BioInnovate Africa Fellowship for Women Scientists. As a biotechnology researcher and lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), she is passionate about bridging science and policy to drive sustainable agricultural solutions. Currently hosted for the fellowship at the East African Science and Technology Commission under the mentorship of Muyambi Fortunate, her work focuses on strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks for biofertilizers. Read more about her here.”

Aneth David