Women of Colour in STEM Awards - Healthcare Innovator Award Finalist and Final Winner

Women of Colour in STEM Awards - Healthcare Innovator Award Finalist

Dr Maria Alejandra Pinero de Plaza has been distinguished as a finalist for the Healthcare Innovator Award at the Women of Colour in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Awards. This accolade underscores her profound impact on medical science, healthcare technology, and patient care and spotlights her groundbreaking research initiatives at Flinders University.

About the Healthcare Innovator Award:
The Healthcare Innovator Award celebrates women of colour who have contributed substantially to medical science, healthcare technology, and patient care. It recognises individuals who have advanced healthcare innovation and significantly improved patient outcomes through their work.

Award Criteria:
Eligible candidates are women of colour who have pioneered medical procedures, enhanced healthcare delivery systems, or contributed valuable research in the medical sciences. "Applicants are encouraged to share their unique experiences and accomplishments in healthcare innovation. The selection panel will evaluate how nominees’ contributions have addressed vital healthcare challenges, enhanced patient care, and advanced medical practices." https://wocinstemawards.org/index.php/awards/healthcare-innovator-award/

The Other Finalists:

Sonika Tyagi: Associate Professor, RMIT University
Mahtab Mirmomeni: Founder and CEO, ExerWatch Pty Ltd.
Ishani Kartik Majmudar: PhD Student and Research Fellow - Health Technology Assessment, Deakin University
Ruwini Cooray: Founder & Chief Executive, Neurogen

Event Details:

Date: 5 December 2024
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: State Library Victoria, Isabella Fraser Room, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Further Information and Resources: https://stemsisters.org.au/

Women of Colour STEM Awards - Finalists 2024: https://wocinstemawards.org/index.php/2024/11/15/2024-finalists/

Official Website: Women of Colour in STEM Awards: https://wocinstemawards.org/

Celebrating Excellence and Innovation:
The inaugural Women of Colour in STEM Awards in 2024 will highlight trailblazing women who catalyse innovation, effect change, and surmount barriers, thereby setting a precedent for future generations. This celebration not only addresses the unique hurdles women of colour face in STEM but also honours their resilience, determination, and achievements. "If you have ever doubted your capabilities, now is the time to embrace your successes, step into the limelight, and inspire a thriving future cohort of leaders". The Women of Colour in STEM Awards official website.