On February 11, at an event celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Professor Tinatin Tkemaladze was honored for her outstanding contributions to the field.
Professor Tkemaladze, who serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tbilisi State Medical University and a Professor in the Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics, has authored over 70 scientific publications. She is actively involved in international research and holds prominent positions in global organizations, including the Board of Directors of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network International (UDNI) and the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG).
Notably, Professor Tkemaladze co-authored an article in the prestigious journal Nature Genetics, focusing on the diagnosis of rare diseases in resource-limited settings. Additionally, she represents the Expert Center for Clinical Genetics in Georgia and is the founder of the Georgian Society of Medical Genetics and Epigenetics.
Established by a UN resolution and observed since 2015, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science aims to support women in science and empower their growing role within innovation systems.
