Urdu Episode 2 : Akhtari Alam - A Microbiologist who loved her work
Episode description
I am thrilled and honored to introduce you to Akhtari Alam, a women full of life and amazing experiences that an average person might not be able to imagine. Her journey of migration from Asian Sub-continent to the nation of immigrants has heart wrenching ebb and flows. I had the privilege to speak with her in Urdu, you can use the caption to convert it into Urdu where ever it is available.
Akhtari Alam did her MS from Dacca University,East Pakistan (now Bangladesh ) in microbiology with top position. She came to USA in the end of 1970. Worked at Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston in microbiology department for over 43 years. She worked for last 23 years as lead person in Mycology, which included routine mycology and teaching technologists and interns. Alam Has done many workshops in mycology. Retired four years ago and enjoying it very much.
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