Champions in Science: Heritage & Future 150 Years of Discovery | 40 Years of Innovation
This webinar celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, hosted by ADInstruments in partnership with the Physiological Society. The panel features four accomplished women physiologists - Francesca Arrigoni from Kingston University, Yrsa Bergmann Sverrisdóttir from Iceland, Sarah Hall from Cardiff University, and Sophie Joannise from the University of Nottingham - who share their career journeys and achievements in physiology research and education. The discussion covers key topics including the importance of mentorship, with panelists highlighting influential mentors who shaped their careers, the value of professional networks like the Physiological Society in career development, and practical advice for emerging scientists. The panelists emphasize the importance of passion, fearlessness, and putting oneself forward for opportunities, while also discussing how they now mentor the next generation of physiologists. The conversation highlights the progress made in supporting women in STEM while acknowledging ongoing challenges, and showcases the diverse research areas within physiology from vascular dysfunction to autonomic neurophysiology to muscle physiology.