A Pakistani doctor has made international headlines by winning a major award and cash prize for her contributions to science outreach and education.
Dr. Maheera Abdul Ghani has been named the winner of the 2025 Nature Inspiring Women in Science Award in the Science Outreach category.
Dr. Ghani, co-founder of WinSci Pakistan, received a $50,000 prize as part of the award, which was announced at a ceremony organized by Nature in partnership with Springer Nature and Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
The award honors individuals and organizations making significant efforts to inspire and support women in science.
WinSci Pakistan, established five years ago, focuses on mentoring, connecting, and empowering young women in the country to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Dr. Ghani’s work has been widely recognized for helping address the gender gap in scientific fields in Pakistan.
The achievement marks a significant milestone for Pakistani women in science and highlights the growing role of Pakistani researchers on the global stage.
