Dr. Carol N. Ibe
@CarolIbe8
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Founder & President of @JRBiotek | @Cambridge_Uni Gates Alumna | TEDx Speaker | Advisor & Consultant | Upskilling & Mentoring African Emerging Crop Scientists
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Joined November 2019
RT @PerivoliARC: Food security as a right not a privilege - read our blog about visiting @JRbiotek at @Cambridge_Uni #AfricaResearch #Periv….
parc.bristol.ac.uk
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RT @PerivoliARC: Interesting blog summing up the foundation's work with African plant scientists and farmers, including the founder's story….
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RT @JRbiotek: The event marked 10 years of our work & the launch of AGRIIP, a bold movement connecting African scientists & farmers to co-c….
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There’s so much to reflect on. Read about Roots of Resilience 2025 & the inaugural JR Biotek Awards, where we celebrated the individuals and institutions driving our mission forward. Grateful to all our speakers, partners, donors, friends & supporters for an impactful decade🙏🏽.
🚨 New Blog! Roots of Resilience – Cultivating Africa’s Agricultural Future Through Science, Art & Collective Action 🌱. We just dropped the full recap of our Roots of Resilience 2025 event at the University of Cambridge — now live on our site! Read blog:
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Such a great honour. Thanks Olaide. Your story is truly inspiring.
Honored to be a panellist at the #RootsOfResilience2025 event by @JRbiotek at @slcuplants!.I shared insights on how @JRbiotek capacity-building has enhanced my research in plant pathology and how we can translate research into practical solutions for #smallholderFarmers.
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Deeply humbled by the incredible support at #RootsofResilience. Special thanks to @shailajafennell for empowering African & GS scholars, @MizeckChagunda for being a great mentor & advisor, @kouadio_lyn & Dr Ngozi Elumogo, Med Consultant at NNUH. Your support means the world!
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We have to give it up to @slcuplants for supporting events like this! Their stunning facilities, super-efficient events team led by the wonderful Elisabeth, & the all-round amazing support they provide are truly top notch. Thanks for helping make it all so beautiful and seamless!.
Special thanks to @slcuplants for your incredible hospitality, and to @plantsci @GlobalFood_Camb @Newnham_College for your support. We deeply appreciate everyone who came from far and near to celebrate 10 years of our collaborative work training & empowering African scientists.
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A unique experience for sure. Sincere gratitude to all our speakers @MizeckChagunda @shailajafennell @DrWamonje @mcaccamo @BethanFManley @ChlOrland Prof Tester, @kouadio_lyn et al & to our supporters & donors. The multidisciplinarity of this event was truly inspiring & energizing.
Our Roots of Resilience 2025 was unforgettable! We celebrated 10 years of our impactful work training African agri-scientists + launched #AGRIIP & spotlighted African-led innovations with stunning African art. Huge thanks to our speakers, artist, chairs, supporters & team 💚
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RT @Ruthnanje: My ambitious, brilliant and multitalented mentor @CarolIbe8! So glad to have celebrated JR Biotek Foundation 10 year anniver….
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Special thanks to @Ruthnanje for coming all the way to celebrate @JRbiotek's 10th anniversary in Cambridge. Ruth is a phenomenal PhD scholar at @UniofOxford & a trailblazer doing incredible work empowering African students with her initiative. I'm so proud of her academic journey
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RT @PerivoliARC: Fascinating and inspiring to hear about the work of @JRbiotek today at @Cambridge_Uni - their decade of work towards food….
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Well, Roots of Resilience is almost here. We're blending art, science & culture to tell untold stories of African farmers, crops & livelihoods through the @JRbiotek Art Gallery + AGRIIP. Thrilled to partner with an incredible Nigerian artist to bring our shared vision to life.
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We're so excited about our Roots of Resilience event happening tomorrow at @slcuplants. We've just set up the art exhibition led by the incredible Nigerian artist. We're merging African art & science to inspire action with @JRbiotek's AGRIIP. Thanks to @slcuplants for hosting us
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RT @Gates_Cambridge: Hear Carol Ibe talking about her innovative new @JRbiotek AGRIIP project on food security in Africa at @Cambridge_Fest….
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An absolute pleasure to be part of this. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversations and meeting old friends + making new connections. Many thanks for the kind invitation.
Five Gates Cambridge Scholars spoke at the @Cambridge_Fest on Friday on subjects ranging from food security to a new approach to whistleblowing - @GatesAlumni @Cambridge_Uni @Simprints @JRbiotek @gatesfoundation #GatesCambridge25
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Excited and looking forward to speaking alongside these amazing @Gates_Cambridge scholars. I'll speak about @JRbiotek's new initiative & bold vision to empower African scientists & smallholder farmers to co-develop climate-smart solutions for food security & sustainability.
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Excited to unveil @JRbiotek AGRIIP, a movement for innovation, resilience & sustainability in African agriculture. Through art, we spotlight African crops’ vital role in livelihoods & the urgent need to protect them from climate shocks. These stories must be told. Join us!.
At #RootsOfResilience, we launch AGRIIP, a bold movement empowering African scientists, co-creating farmer-led solutions & driving climate resilience. An art exhibition by an award-winning Nigerian artist will showcase farmer resilience & climate impacts,a powerful call to action
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RT @JRbiotek: At #RootsOfResilience, we launch AGRIIP, a bold movement empowering African scientists, co-creating farmer-led solutions & dr….
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I'm extremely excited about @JRbiotek's upcoming Roots of Resilience 2025 event. So grateful for the opportunity to have incredible speakers & contributors from the continent & elsewhere. There's so much more in store. Stay tuned & register to join us
JR Biotek Alumni Driving Africa’s Agri-Science Innovation 🌍. "From Vision to Impact" - a powerhouse panel of trailblazing African scientists driving agri-innovation & food security. Chair: Dr Wamonje (NIAB, UK).Speakers: Dr Thanni, Dr Ulzen, Dr Mabele, Dr Okaron & Dr Ogunsanya
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