Professor Canan Dagdeviren, director of the Conformable Decoders research group, has received the Global Women’s Leadership Award from the Global Summit of Women in recognition of her pioneering contributions to women’s health and her commitment to inspiring girls and women in STEM.

Often described as the “Davos for Women,” the Global Summit of Women is one of the world’s leading international forums dedicated to advancing women’s economic power and leadership. Held annually since 1990, the Summit brings together more than 1,000 leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and government officials from over 60 countries to exchange ideas and develop strategies that expand opportunities for women worldwide.

The Global Women’s Leadership Award is a lifetime achievement award honoring individuals whose work has increased opportunities for women and girls globally. Through her groundbreaking body-integrated and wearable healthcare technologies, her leadership of the MIT Media Lab’s Women’s Health Program, WHx, and her advocacy for greater representation in science and engineering, Dagdeviren is helping transform women’s healthcare while empowering the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.