Find out how a love for science led Emma Akuffo to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, Biotech, and Clinical Research at a time when few women were venturing into this male dominated arena. She later became a Director and a member of the executive board for a thriving company for many years before leaving to start her own consultancy in Scientific Learning &Development. With several awards under her belt, Emma is passionate about encouraging young black women in Science. She still has time despite her busy schedule to write poetry, and run her own skin care manufacturing company....
Find out how a love for science led Emma Akuffo to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, Biotech, and Clinical Research at a time when few women were venturing into this male dominated arena. She later became a Director and a member of the executive board for a thriving company for many years before leaving to start her own consultancy in Scientific Learning &Development. With several awards under her belt, Emma is passionate about encouraging young black women in Science. She still has time despite her busy schedule to write poetry, and run her own skin care manufacturing company.
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