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- Country of residence: Palestine
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Penelope
Shehab was born and raised in Palestine during a period of political instability
when it was difficult for most people to stay, live and dream there, but for
her the kick was trying for her to find a better place to live and make her
dreams come true. With the support of her parents, she obtained a Bachelor of
Science degree in Laboratory Medicine from University of Applied Sciences and
then completed her postgraduate studies in Hematology, Biotechnology and
Immunology at the University of Science and Technology in Jordan. Because of
her love and passion for science, she decided to receive her education abroad,
and she obtained her master’s degree at the London Institute in 2004. After
that, she completed her education in 2011 by obtaining a PhD in Chemical
Engineering and Biotechnology under the supervision of Professor Chris Lowe, Director
of the School of Biotechnology at the University of London. Cambridge, who
later became a member of the Board of Directors of Monogo, the first innovative
biotechnology company in Jordan and the Arab world.
The
goal of Monogo was research and development in the field of whey antibodies.
After a discussion that took place between her and one of the Bedouins of
Jordan, who opened her eyes to the importance of the natural resources of the
region that its people use to prevent and treat some diseases such as diabetes
and cancer, which afflicted Penelope. The camel has really distinctive
nano-size antibodies that are able to withstand the harsh thermal and acidic
conditions, unlike the antibodies of other organisms, which makes them transfer
them and penetrate any tissue very easily, which means facilitating the flow of
any drug formulated from them into the human bloodstream.
After
several studies she conducted on the skin condition of the Bedouins of Jordan,
she found that although they sleep in a difficult and dry climate, the nature
of their skin is very pure and healthy. She worked on this line as well to
discover "camel technology". Made from camel milk to treat skin
problems, which is sold today in 15 countries around the world, including the
United States, Canada, Australia and some Gulf countries through a digital
marketing company based in Britain - Royal Terabiotics -
And
due to her great faith in Arabs and youth in particular, and their ability to
achieve many great achievements as soon as they had the opportunity to do so,
Penelope founded in 2011 and her business partner, Samih Darwazah, the Applied
Scientific Research Fund, which is a non-profit organization that supports
innovators and entrepreneurs in the Arab region and focuses on the health care
sector, which supports It helps by providing guidance and counseling program,
capacity building and financing entrepreneurial projects. Its goal was to
create leaders and innovators in the field of science and technology in Jordan,
and to have a prominent role in achieving development, prosperity and support
for youth. So far, it has contributed to supporting three women to start their
projects and companies, and it still aspires to support more. How not when she
overcame many obstacles at the beginning of her career as an Arab woman, mother
and scientist, and she has enough ambition to help others achieve their dreams
to prove that the Arab world is full of more and more "Penelope
Shehab".
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