Tatiana Houhou

Biography

Tatiana is a dedicated biomedical researcher and a fervent advocate for youth empowerment, research innovation, and the practical applications of science to positively transform lives. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, achieving Summa Cum Laude honors from New York University Abu Dhabi, where her research focused on developing targeted nanoparticle drug delivery systems for cancer while mentoring other emerging scientists. Tatiana also co-authored peer-reviewed scientific papers published in esteemed journals such as Nature Communications and ACS Nano. Beyond her laboratory work, Tatiana consistently champions the cause of addressing disparities, and her involvement in volunteer and social entrepreneurship initiatives reflects her unwavering commitment to promoting equity in healthcare and beyond. She actively participates in health-awareness campaigns, holds leadership positions in organizations like MoveMed and The Medical Campaign, and has received recognition as one of the 100 'Leaders of Tomorrow' in Biotech at GapSummit 2020.