Professor Suad Mohamed Sulaiman

Suad Sulieman is a prominent Sudanese parasitologist renowned for her extensive contributions to her specialized field. Actively engaged in addressing various health concerns, she serves as a distinguished member of the Sudanese National Academy of Sciences (SNAS), where she holds the pivotal role of treasurer. Suad’s academic journey began at the Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, Sudan, where she graduated. Despite her non-medical background, she secured employment at the Federal Ministry of Health, focusing on assessing the transmission and control of parasitic diseases for prevention. Through on-the-job postgraduate studies, she established epidemiological research on endemic neglected diseases, training numerous graduates in related fields. Suad stands as a trailblazing female researcher, contributing to several disease control committees, including those within the Federal Ministry of Health and research ethics committees. She also serves as a referee for the World Health Organization (WHO) in the EMRO region and Geneva and is actively involved in organizations such as the Sudanese Environment Conservation Society and the Sudan Health Heritage Foundation.

In her academic career, Suad has held various prestigious positions, including Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs at Nile College, Research Teacher and Chief at the Tropical Medication Exploration Organization, and Research Director at the Sudan Medical Heritage Foundation. She has imparted her expertise in research ethics, community medicine, and clinical parasitology to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Additionally, Suad has demonstrated her commitment to environmental causes as Vice President of the Sudanese Climate Protection Society and as a member of the National Bio safety advisory committee and the Higher Group for Climate.

Furthermore, Suad’s influence extends to national and international platforms, as evidenced by her roles on the National steering committee of the Nile basin discourse and the Sudan forum, as well as her involvement as Counsel on Health Research for the UNESCO Chair for Women in Science and Innovation, Sudan. Currently, she serves on the executive committee of the Sudanese National Academy of Sciences and the Board of Trustees of the Haggar Charity Foundation in Khartoum. As a Health & Environment freelance advisor, she continues to contribute to initiatives aimed at safeguarding public health and preserving the environment. Suad’s memberships in organizations like the Sudanese Environment Conservation Society, Sudan Heritage Foundation, Sudan STEM Initiative, and her fellowship with the International Science Council (ISC) underscore her commitment to advancing scientific research and promoting sustainable development.