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Asli Dirik
Asli Dirik, born and raised in Istanbul Turkey, is a researcher and designer focused on advancing women's health through innovative technology and design. As an Interdisciplinary Doctorate (IDoc) student at Tufts University's Silklab, she works to address the gender health innovation gap and promote equity in healthcare access and data, using product innovation. With a background in innovation and industrial design from UAL Central Saint Martins and experience in product development, she is combining insights from biology, chemistry, design, and sociology to develop advanced biological interfaces and smart wearables that aim to create practical innovations that can significantly impact women's healthcare and fem-tech industry worldwide.