For decades, Dr. Katalin Karikó believed in something no one else seemed to — that mRNA, a fragile molecule, could be the key to fighting disease. She worked behind the scenes, often overlooked, often told “no,” and yet, she kept going.

Quick trivia: mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccines teach our cells to recognize and fight off specific viruses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this once-dismissed technology became the world’s best defense. The first COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna were built on her life’s work — saving millions of lives in record time. 🧠💉✨

Despite years of rejections and budget cuts, Dr. Karikó’s idea changed the world. In 2023, her name was finally etched in the history books as a Nobel Prize winner. But here at Squeem, we think the real win happened long before that — the moment she refused to give up on her vision.

Women like Dr. Karikó are a reminder that progress often begins quietly, with dedication and belief. Our Squeem community is full of women like her — bold, steady, and powerful even when no one is watching.

Here’s to the quiet creators, the behind-the-scenes builders, and to breakthroughs that change everything.

💗 You inspire us more than you know.