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"Nobody gives you opportunities; they present themselves to you. And its up to you to see them and to seize them, no matter what other people may say – you can achieve what you believe"
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Priscilla Baker"Make it count, because how we use these opportunities now will shape what’s possible for generations of women after us."
Priscilla Baker is a professor of analytical chemistry at the University of the Western Cape. She is the co-leader of SensorLab, a research platform in electrochemistry that deals with the electrodynamics of materials and sensors. She is an active member of the Academy of Science of South Africa, European Scientific Network for Artificial Muscles (ESNAM) and the Marie Curie International staff exc
"Nobody gives you opportunities; they present themselves to you. And its up to you to see them and to seize them, no matter what other people may say – you can achieve what you believe"
"My story is not just about overcoming barriers—it’s about building bridges for others"
"Follow your passion, but understand that passions shift over time, and that’s okay. Balance motherhood and ambition, reflect often, and always be building towards a purposeful legacy."
"The major shortcoming of modern medicine lies in the absence of continuous monitoring tools to inform medical practitioners of the early onset and progression of a disease"
"Most current medical interventions are designed for ex post facto implementation"
"Women often remain primary caregivers, facing career interruptions due to maternity leave and family demands - factors rarely accounted for in promotions"