Women in cancer research

20 August

Gender inequality in science is a real issue, and without frank and open discussions leading to positive action it is likely to remain so. In February 2019, Nature Reviews Cancer was invited to be part of a ‘Women in Science Mentoring’ panel discussion, which took place at the Lorne Cancer Conference in Victoria, Australia. The panel included Christina A Mitchell, previous veski board director and Leonie Walsh, previous Victorian Lead Scientist and veski connected innovation community member, Martine F Roussel and Ashani T Weeraratna.

Inspired by the scientific career paths and experiences of the women on the panel, Nature Reviews Cancer decided to share their stories in a Viewpoint article, along with the panel's opinions on how men and women must equally take responsibility for supporting and empowering female scientists.

To read the full article, click here.

Source: Viewpoint, Nature Reviews Cancer

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Julia L Page | @JuliaLPage 

So important to recognise incredible ‪ #inspiring-women and our future leaders ‪@veskiorg ‪@Vic_LeadSci

 

Governor of Victoria | @VicGovernor

A pleasure to present the inaugural inspiring women fellowships - congratulations to all recipients @veskiorg

 

About the program

The inspiring women STEM sidebyside program is an initiative to support women in the STEM industries that is led by veski and Monash University with the support of the British Consulate General Melbourne. This dynamic program is designed to empower women at different career stages with the skills, networks and mindset to develop and achieve their career goals within STEM industries.

 

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