Trendspotting Series| Ep: 2: The Blind Side of #Science: Challenges & Journeys of #Women in #STEM

#Trendspotting: Why Things Matter

A new, monthly series that connects the frontiers of academia, research and thought with issues that matter to people’s lives in collaboration with Hearth Advisors.

The Second Session of the series was held on 31 October 2023 at Gulmohar Hall, IHC from 7:00pm onwards. This is a recording of the session. The programme is free and open to all.

Topic: The Blind Side of Science: The Challenges and Journeys of Women in Academia and Scientific Inquiry.

For ages, women have faced systematic exclusion from scientific inquiry, often overlooked as both participants and subjects. Professor Anna Philpott will take us through her remarkable journey as a researcher and scientific leader, offering her perspective and insights along the way. She will then join a panel of experts and thought leaders to delve into the profound impact women can make when leading scientific teams. The discussion will range from the importance of assembling strong scientific teams and the necessity of women in medicine to examining whether imbalanced teams could be linked to injuries reported by women in professional sports using equipment designed for men.

Panelists:
Prof. Anna Philpott, Head of the School of Biological Sciences, University of Cambridge
Dr. Gitanjali Yadav, Staff Scientist
Nandan Kamath, Sports Lawyer
Dr. Surveen Ghumman Sindhu, Director & HOD, Infertility and IVF, Max Healthcare
Moderator: Dr. Vibhuti Patel, University of Cambridge.