Sahwa Adil Nourein, a Medical doctor and PhD student in Immunology, studies autoimmune diseases in the hope of one day finding treatments for pregnant women and improve their chances of having a healthy baby. In March 2013 in Paris, Nourein was one of 15 scientists whose research projects were selected by the ‘L’Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science’ programme, earning them an International fellowship. The Sudanese scientist wants to prevent women from going through the experience of miscarriage. Looking into the possible link between stillbirth and ethnicity, Nourein is expected to improve women’s health throughout the world.