On the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, GLIOMATCH celebrates the women driving our research and our commitment to gender balance in science and leadership.
Advancing Women in Science: Charting Progress to Shape the Future
On 11 February 2025, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science marks its 10th anniversary under the theme “Charting Progress to Shape the Future”. This milestone serves as a reminder of the critical contributions of women in research and the need for continued efforts toward inclusivity in STEM. While progress has been made, gender disparities persist, particularly in leadership roles and research participation. Initiatives worldwide aim to address these gaps and support the next generation of female scientists. More on these efforts can be found here.
GLIOMATCH: A Commitment to Gender Balance
At GLIOMATCH, we know that diverse teams drive better science. We are committed to ensuring that our studies accurately reflect gender differences, so our research findings are as robust and meaningful as possible. By accounting for the higher incidence of glioblastoma (GBM) in men, we make sure our data analysis and predictions lead to better outcomes for all patients, regardless of gender, socio-economic status, or ethnic background.
The female faces behind GLIOMATCH
Gender balance in our teams is just as important as in our research. We are proud to have strong female leadership in our consortium, including Prof. Sandra Jacobs (KUL-UZL), Prof. Rachel Grossman (RMC), Dr. Marica Eoli (FINCB), Dr. Géraldine Giraud (UU), Dr. Kathrin Creswell (UEDIN), Dr. Jeanette Müller (accelCH), and Ms. Antonella Cardone (CPE).
Today, we especially want to thank and celebrate all the brilliant women who contribute to GLIOMATCH—from team leaders to researchers and all those driving our work forward. Their expertise is essential in advancing glioblastoma research and improving clinical outcomes for adults and children through tailored immunotherapy treatments.
What Inspires our Researchers?
On this occasion, we asked two female researchers within GLIOMATCH to share one of their favourite quotes about science that has inspired them on their journey.
Dr. Julie Morscio (KUL-LISCO)
“Science is not a boy’s game, it’s not a girl’s game. It’s everyone’s game. It’s about where we are and where we’re going.”
– Nichelle Nichols
“Science is not about control. It is about cultivating a perpetual condition of wonder in the face of something that forever grows one step richer and subtler than our latest theory about it. It is about reverence, not mastery.”
– Richard Powers
Dr. Chiara Caprioli (KUL-LISCO)
Meet the teams and talented women behind GLIOMATCH on our consortium page.
