Expert Comment
Associate Professor Erin Greaves on the importance of Endometriosis awareness
“Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women and people assigned female at birth (190 million worldwide), yet it remains misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and with limited choices for management of symptoms.
Dr Abimbola Ayorinde: In 10 years has anything changed for Women and Girls in Science?
Associate Professor of Health services and public health research, University of Warwick
"I have always been interested in science. My parents are both nurses and growing up in Nigeria we had a pharmacy, and I was fascinated about how drugs work. I remember having a discussion with my dad where he told me about pharmacology, this inspired me to study physiology and pharmacology at university.
Professor Sian Taylor-Philips: In 10 years has anything changed for Women and Girls in Science?
Professor of population health, The University of Warwick, co-leading the EDITH trial
“Science is a fascinating and rewarding career. It includes a variety of interesting challenges and an opportunity to have genuine impacts on national and international policy and, in my case, health outcomes for millions of people. That is a great privilege."
Professor Lawrence Young on the King's cancer diagnosis
"The King’s openness about his cancer diagnosis raises the profile of this disease and emphasises the importance of early diagnosis.”
Assistant Prof Raquel Nunes on Cerberus heatwave and human health
"It’s only getting hotter. The increased incidence of heatwaves is happening now – not forecast for a few years’ time. So governments looking to mitigate against climate change need to also be dealing adapting to living with higher temperatures in order to protect lives."