Lamis Yahia Mohamed Elkheir is a Lecturer at the University of Khartoum and a Co-Director of the African Reproducibility Network (AREN). Currently finalizing her PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Lamis also holds a Master of Science in Molecular Medicine and a Bachelor of Pharmacy. She is a dedicated Research Assistant at the Mycetoma Research Center, focusing on pioneering drug discoveries for Neglected Tropical Diseases that heavily impact her community. Lamis's academic and professional endeavours are driven by her profound commitment to advancing open science and enhancing science communication. She tirelessly works towards bridging the global equity gap in scientific knowledge and fostering an inclusive, accessible scientific community across Africa.