Grace Teiko Lowor, a Ghanaian-born biomedical engineer and researcher at the University of Florida, is at the forefront of cutting-edge brain research that is redefining how neurological disorders are understood and treated.
Her pioneering work, focused on Tourette Syndrome, exemplifies how talent from Africa is shaping global scientific progress in ways that will benefit millions - from specialized hospitals in the U.S.
to underserved communities in Ghana and beyond.
A proud daughter of Aburi Girls' Senior High School and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana, Grace's academic journey began with a vision: to apply biomedical engineering to solve real-world health challenges.