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From Marie Curie’s pioneering research in radioactivity to Rosalind Franklin’s contributions to the discovery of the structure of DNA, women have been trailblazers in many scientific endeavors that have influenced the way societies practice medicine today. To celebrate Women in Medicine and Science Month, BWH is recognizing the inspiring work of its talented pool of women scientists and physicians.
The Office for Women’s Careers and the Center for Faculty Development and Diversity will host the first BWH Women’s Research Day on Friday, Sept. 14, from 2:30 to 5:45 p.m., in the Shapiro Conference Center. The event will highlight the collaborations and research achievements of women faculty and trainees at BWH. Co-sponsors of the event include the Office for Research Careers, the Biomedical Research Institute and the Connors Center for Women’s Health and Gender Biology.
“This event is an exciting opportunity to celebrate the stellar accomplishments of our women faculty and trainees, and to share our research and achievements with each other and our community. I hope that this day will initiate an ongoing tradition,” said Carol Nadelson, MD, director of the Office for Women’s Careers.
“These abstracts represent different disciplines from basic to translational research,” said Barbara Bierer, MD, senior vice president of Research and director of the Center for Faculty Development and Diversity. “We hope that those who attend the presentations and other festivities on Women’s Research Day will be inspired to form research collaborations with one another that will strengthen our research community as a whole.”
Elena Aikawa, MD, PhD, of the BWH Cardiovascular Division, stresses the importance of hospital support for women at all phases of their careers, especially in the early stages.
“Women’s Research Day at BWH is a groundbreaking event that aims to provide a stage where women can showcase their accomplishments and leadership,” Aikawa said.
RSVP online to attend BWH Women’s Research Day on Sept. 14 at www.brighamandwomens.org/womensresearchday.