{"id":442,"date":"2025-10-16T07:20:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T07:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/?p=442"},"modified":"2025-10-16T07:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T07:28:07","slug":"the-74th-lindau-nobel-laureate-meeting-lendly-moyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/2025\/10\/16\/the-74th-lindau-nobel-laureate-meeting-lendly-moyo\/","title":{"rendered":"The 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting: Lendly Moyo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"489\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443\" style=\"width:310px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-6.jpeg 489w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-6-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lendly Moyo and Frances H. Arnold (2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My journey alongside fellow Zimbabwean and co-researcher Mercy Chaparadza represents the breaking of long-standing barriers. Raised in Redcliff and educated at Rutendo High School, I pursued a BSc in Chemical Technology at MSU, where my scientific passion flourished. In 2023, I returned to MSU for an MPhil in Chemistry, and now, in 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to engage in the global scientific dialogue at Lindau.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This meeting was more than an academic achievement, it was a moment of representation for African women in STEM, a statement that no background is too small, and no dream too distant. It was truly an honor to be among the participants and to be one of the first two Zimbabwean scientists ever to attend this prestigious meeting in its 75-year history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The panel discussions at the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting highlighted key advances in chemistry, including support for emerging scientific leaders, the commercialization of research into pharmaceuticals, and the growing impact of artificial intelligence. Experts also explored insights from structural biology and discussed strategies for developing sustainable battery technologies to address global energy challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the week, I engaged in lectures, Agora Talks, Science Walks, and intimate open exchanges with some of the greatest minds in chemistry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key highlights include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frances H. Arnold (2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In her powerful speech, Frances touched on the disadvantages of winning a Nobel, humorously noting that people now assume you know everything<em>. <\/em>She emphasized the importance of scientists engaging with policymakers to solve global problems, as she did while serving as President Joe Biden\u2019s science advisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Morten Meldal (2022 Nobel Laureate, Click Chemistry)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During a Science Walk, Meldal shared his journey from young scientist at Lindau to Nobel Laureate. His discovery of click chemistry revolutionized molecular synthesis, offering a simple, effective method for connecting molecules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"665\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-7.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-445\" style=\"width:395px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-7.jpeg 665w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-7-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-7-360x270.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-10.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-451\" style=\"width:418px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-10.jpeg 664w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-10-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-10-360x270.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Morten Meldal (2022 Nobel Laureate, Click Chemistry)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Avram Hershko (2004 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In an Agora Talk, Hershko stressed the importance of good mentorship and choosing research topics not yet popular. He reminded us not to be discouraged by failed experiments and highlighted the value of accidental observations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inspiring Interactions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting Nobel Laureates like Joachim Frank, Frances Arnold, John Jumper, Peter Agre, Moungi G. Bawendi, and Thomas S\u00fcdhof was surreal. Peter Agre shared memories of visiting Zimbabwe and spoke about science as a universal language.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"409\" height=\"546\" src=\"http:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-449\" style=\"width:231px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-9.jpeg 409w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-9-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"553\" src=\"http:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-11.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-453\" style=\"width:384px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-11.jpeg 737w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-11-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-11-360x270.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Left: Joachim Frank (2017 Nobel Laureate (Development of cryo-electron microscopy)&nbsp; Right: Moungi G. Bawendi&nbsp; (2023 Nobel Laureate (Quantum dots discovery and synthesis)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had the privilege of attending dinners and scientific discussions with Moungi Bawendi and Joachim Frank. Dr. Bawendi spoke about quantum dots and their impact on nanotechnology and real world applications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-8.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-447\" style=\"width:369px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-8.jpeg 415w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-8-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>John M. Jumper (Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Jumper, the youngest Nobel Mind in attendance, inspired me with his humility and brilliance in revolutionizing protein folding through AI (AlphaFold).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engaging with fellow young scientists from around the world enriched my perspective. One of the most enriching parts of the Lindau experience was engaging with fellow young scientists from all over the world from diverse cultures, research backgrounds, and fields of study. Meeting my LinkedIn connection, Precious Ekwere in person was a special moment a testament to how digital networks can blossom into real-world connections.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"877\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-14.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-465\" style=\"width:307px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-14.jpeg 657w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-14-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Young scientists Mercy Chaparadza, Precious Ekwere and Lendly Moyo)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From daily walks along Lake Constance, to Science Walks on the historic streets of Lindau Island, every moment was packed with learning, inspiration, and unforgettable encounters. As a young African woman in STEM, rubbing shoulders with Laureates was not just a dream fulfilled, it was the greatest achievement of my life. The event concluded with a boat cruise to Mainau Island, a panel on science diplomacy, a science picnic, and a farewell party aboard the return cruise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-15.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-467\" style=\"width:486px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-15.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-15-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-15-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Science picnic at the Mainau Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bavarian Night at the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was a festive celebration of culture and community. We enjoyed traditional Bavarian food, music, and dancing, while also proudly wearing traditional attire from our home countries. This colorful display of global heritage highlighted the diversity of the scientific community and created a warm, inclusive atmosphere. The evening was a true celebration of unity through culture and science<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-16.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-469\" style=\"width:378px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-16.jpeg 690w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-16-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-16-360x270.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Attending the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting was transformative. I return home with renewed commitment to contributing to global and local scientific challenges. To every young girl in Africa passionate about science your dreams are valid. I extend my gratitude to Midlands State University, my mentors Prof. Gift Mehlana, Dr. Piwai Tshuma, Prof. Lars \u00d6hrstr\u00f6m, and the Germany Research Foundation (DFG) for the fellowship that made this journey possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>\u201cNo dream is too big, no background too small, and no goal too far for women in science.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"638\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-471\" style=\"width:253px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-3.png 638w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-3-65x65.png 65w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-3-255x255.png 255w, https:\/\/ww5.msu.ac.zw\/chemistry-research-group\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/10\/image-3-560x560.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Their achievements reflect the research group\u2019s ongoing efforts to advance MOF-based materials for catalytic and environmental applications. We extend our warmest congratulations to Mercy and Lendly for their dedication, perseverance, and valuable scientific contributions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Lendly Moyo and Frances H. Arnold (2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry) My journey alongside fellow Zimbabwean and co-researcher Mercy Chaparadza represents the breaking of long-standing barriers. 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