* 1975 | India
Field: Natural Sciences
My work:
Senior Scientific Advisor at the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions, Copenhagen
Brief job description:
Developing projects to curb antibiotic resistance in Africa and Asia. Leading efforts to strengthen antimicrobial stewardship for reserve antibiotics.
Joshi Jyoti
"Women bring a unique perspective to science and STEM. They are resilient, determined, and mindful of the legacy they leave for future generations to explore further. They not only continue to grow as individuals but also enrich the world they live in, both during their lifetimes and beyond. So be curious and get started."
Her vision for “Women in STEM”
Women bring a unique perspective to science and STEM. They are resilient, determined, and mindful of the legacy they leave for future generations to build upon. They not only continue to grow as individuals but also enrich the world they live in, both during their lifetimes and beyond. So be curious and get started.
Did you have a clear idea of what your future would look like when you were a child?
I have always wanted to help the people around me improve their health and demystify biology, especially diseases and their cures. I was determined to become a doctor and was encouraged by my parents, especially my mother, who worked hard to support my education. While studying medicine, I came to believe that it is pointless to treat only sick people in hospitals if the entire healthcare system is not geared toward promoting health and preventing illness, and so I decided to pursue a career in public health.
Which person(s) or experience(s) had the greatest influence on your decision about what career to pursue, and why?
My mother was the person who inspired me most to become a doctor. She was determined to ensure that her daughters (there are three of us siblings) worked hard to pursue careers in the sciences. While studying medicine, I was fascinated by the field of preventive and social medicine (PSM), and I realized that it is pointless to treat patients in hospitals if the healthcare system does not focus on disease prevention and health promotion. Therefore, I dedicated myself to this issue and advocated for the improvement of public health programs in India and Asia to increase their efficiency and reach.
Please tell us how your interest in your profession, field of study, or trade was sparked.
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. As a doctor, I felt compelled to address the root causes of the illnesses that brought patients to my clinic. This inspired me to work in public health, implementing vaccination and infectious disease surveillance programs in India and other parts of the world. With my husband’s support, I completed another master’s degree mid-career, and it has been a deeply fulfilling journey to contribute to improving public health across various disciplines and regions.
What do you like most about your current job?
I am currently based in Delhi, India, working for the International Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions (ICARS), which is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. I love that at ICARS, we collaborate with local research and policy groups in low- and middle-income countries to develop and implement context-relevant, actionable solutions through short-term research projects. By ensuring that we collaborate with ministries and government agencies in these countries, the findings from these research projects lead to sustainable changes in how antibiotic-resistant infections are treated or how antibiotics are used in humans, animals, or even the environment.
These qualities have helped me along the way:
Openness to new ideas, a constant willingness to learn, a positive attitude, patience, sharing smiles and laughter, and never giving up.
If you could give young women some advice, what would it be?
You are the right person in the right place at the right time in this 21st century, because it belongs to women!
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