Dr. Juliet Daniels is a microbiologist, born in Barbados. Juliet discovered a gene, which she named Kaiso, that regulates cell reproduction and
studies how its malfunction contributes to cancer. She is
an Associate Dean at McMaster University in Hamilton.
Alan Emtage is a computer scientist born in Barbados. The Quebec-based system administrator wrote his own software that instructed the computer to search Internet servers. Alan named his software "Archie" creating the
world's first ever publicly used Internet search engine
Dr. Abdullah K. Kirumira, a medical biotechnologist, is the president of TheraPBios Pharma in Nova Scotia. Born in Uganda, he developed a fast-acting HIV test that produces reliable results within three minute, without the need for any laboratory
equipment.
Dr. Arlyne Simon is a biomedical engineer, author and entrepreneur. Arlyne invented the PHASIQ Cancer blood test that detects when cancer patients reject a bone marrow transplant. Arlyne also created a popular picture book series called Abby Invents.
Charles "Chuck" Harrison, an industrial designer, was born in Louisi- ana, USA. Charles invented the plastic garbage can and was involved in the
that
design of over 750 consumer products. He led a team updated the View-Master toy. This version became a
worldwide success and delighted children and adults
everywhere.
Alan Emtage is a computer scientist born in Barbados.
The Quebec-based system administrator wrote his own software that instructed the computer to search Internet servers. Alan named his software "Archie, creating the world's first ever publicly used Internet search engine.
Maya Penn is an entrepreneur, artist and philanthropist born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Her interest in art and animation led her to launching a clothing and accessories business called Maya's Ideas for the Planet. Her artisanal eco-design creations are crafted from sustainable, organic, recycled, and vintage fabrics.