International Day of Women and Girls in Science (2 of 3) By Tayia Hirstwood Beyond The Title Mrs. Miss. Ms. Before she can even begin, a woman is not only defined by her gender, but by a marital status entirely irrelevant to her competence. A title precedes her work,...
International Day of Women and Girls in Science (1 of 3) By Harriet Bright - Foreword by Dr Stephanie Jones Dr Stephanie Jones – I’ve been reflecting on my own experience as a girl and then a woman in science. As a child I was thrilled to receive a nurses...
International Epilepsy Awareness Day By Eve Day Today is International Epilepsy Day 2026, celebrated annually on the second Monday of February. It is a day for recognising the condition and its impacts globally, advocating to alleviate the stigma and promote better...
Celebrating the 10th Annual Global Campaign for Patient Safety The much-anticipated MedSafetyWeek – now in its tenth year – is here! This year’s theme, “We can all help make medicines safer,” highlights the collective role we play in ensuring medicine...
Conversations With Industry Leaders : Dr Sheuli Porkess By Dr Stephanie Jones It was lovely to catch up with Sheuli today in our virtual meeting. We covered some powerful topics, such as the use of new technologies including AI, and the challenges of encouraging...
Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week: Understanding Risk & Empowering Families By Jack Hawken What is Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week? While most cancers are caused by random genetic variations or lifestyle factors, approximately 1 in 10 are hereditary. Hereditary...
