Bioorthogonal chemistry, tuberculosis, and making the best of opportunities

Published: Oct. 6, 2021, 3 p.m.

In this classic episode of Bringing Chemistry to Life you\u2019ll hear another unique life story that\u2019s led to a super talented scientist doing chemistry that\u2019s changing our world for the better. From a childhood in war-torn Burundi to being one of Fortune Magazine\u2019s nominees of most powerful women, Dr. Mireille Kamariza\u2019s story is one of inspiration and a lesson in resilience and seizing opportunity when it presents itself. Her cross-discipline work has led to the development of a simple and affordable diagnostic test for tuberculosis, which has a real chance of helping address this global health challenge.