10/22/2026
Basant represented Egypt 🇪🇬 at Women2Women in 2016 and is now a Medical Doctor and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Southern California, studying how vascular health contributes to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Alongside her research, Basant founded Women2Women-Egypt in 2024, creating opportunities for girls ages 15–19 to develop leadership skills and learn about entrepreneurship, human rights, and health. She has also supported neuroscience education through her work with Arabs in Neuroscience.
We’re proud to recognize Basant’s contributions to medical research and her commitment to expanding opportunities for young women as one of our 20For20 Alumnae Leaders. Congratulations, Basant!