Prof. Christine Carrington, Director of the One Health Molecular Epidemiology and Genomics (EDGe) Centre, received the Inspirational Advocate Award at the International Women’s Forum of Trinidad and Tobago’s (IWFTT) 5th Annual Inspirational Women Awards Gala, held on Tuesday at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain. The award recognises her contributions to molecular genetics, virology and infectious disease research. This year’s gala was themed “The Power of Possibility: Celebrating Five Years of Women Who Inspire Change,” and Prof. Carrington was honoured alongside marine scientist Dr Diva Amon and human rights advocate Roberta Clarke. The IWFTT awards recognise women whose achievements have created lasting change locally, regionally and internationally. In her address, President Christine Kangaloo said Prof. Carrington has shown “the nation-building power of disciplined knowledge.”
IWFTT Awardees with board members and President Christine Kangaloo