Sarah Hyder Iqbal is an independent researcher, practitioner, and trainer who champions creative and participatory approaches to connect science with society. She co-founded Superheroes Against Superbugs to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and has developed and contributed to innovative projects like Planet DIVOC-91, The Explorer Series, Arting Health for Impact, and the India Science Festival. Her research focuses on science communication and promoting fair, meaningful knowledge exchange between researchers and communities. With a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford and postdoctoral research at The Scripps Research Institute, USA, she has led innovative programmes blending science, policy, arts, and community action.