Michelle Colgrave

My work revolves around the biological, chemical, political, cultural realities of aquatic environments. It explores humankind’s impact on other species and on the rights of non-human entities, while calling for strategies emphatic towards other species to be adopted. In my analysis of the theoretical framework of the Anthropocene, I use…

I’m investigating the impact of lifestyle on cancer risk. Looking at smoking cessation and dietary changes, I monitor personalised cancer risk reduction over time in 120 women using DNA methylation.

The nominating institution Charité on the project: Schmitt advances cardiac care by curing something that has long existed, but was never solved with a flawless solution. Children especially have to deal with life-threatening treatments that simply treated, but not cure their disease. The development of GrOwnValve technology will jolt cardiac…

Larissa Falimanana is addressing the lack of efficient plastic trash management in Madagascar by producing self-degrading polymers from bioplastics derived from fruit waste. This innovative solution aims to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic pollution, contribute to Sustainable Development Goals, and create a better and more sustainable world.

Abrar Alam is addressing the increasing demand for heart valve replacements by engineering bioprosthetic heart valves using stem cells. The goal is to create a longer-lasting valve with reduced immune response, offering a potentially improved option for patients in need of heart valve replacements.

How Security Studies Explore the Roots of Terror What is it that motivates a formerly non-religious person to plan and commit a massacre declared as an act of god? What are the factors that attract young Europeans to a career as islamist fighters on the battlefields of Syria? These are…

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Bhargavee Gnanasambandam is addressing the persistent incidence of cervical cancer in medically underserved areas by proposing a 15-minute antibody-based cervical cancer device. This innovative solution allows women to self-collect samples, providing immediate results and intervention, thus overcoming the discomfort and delays associated with the current invasive pelvic exam and waiting…

Hamza Alfarawati is addressing fouling on wet surfaces like ships and ports by modifying nanometal oxides and incorporating them into paints to strengthen and enhance their anti-collision and antimicrobial properties. The goal is to create an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution to combat fouling and extend the lifespan of painted surfaces.

Growing plants in arid lands entail an extreme evaporative loss of water & poor sandy soils. SandX mulch curtails this water loss, and CarboSoil improves soil fertility and sequesters carbon.