A Historic Achievement: Female Scientist from Uzbekistan Elected Vice-President of The World Academy of Sciences
2026-10-26 21:00:00 / News

Remarkably, Shahlo Turdikulova has become the first representative of Uzbekistan and the entire Central Asian region to be elected to the leadership of this prestigious international organization, which brings together leading researchers and Nobel laureates across 112 countries.
Doctor of Biological Sciences Sh. Turdikulova has earned international acclaim for her research in biotechnology and human genetics, notably for her contributions to developing the first domestic PCR test system for detecting COVID-19 infection and the co-development of the Uzbek-Chinese vaccine.
Such a prominent triumph of an Uzbek woman at the pinnacle of science is a historic milestone not only for our country, but for the scientific community of the entire region. This success showcases the enormous scientific potential of women in our society and will undoubtedly inspire thousands of young women pursuing science to reach new heights.
👏 The Committee for Family and Women warmly congratulates Shahlo Turdikulova on this distinguished international recognition and wishes her continued triumphs in her future scientific endeavors!
