2023
This year, we talked to three of our dedicated female PIs at the Biozentrum about their research and ideas of how to achieve gender equality in science.
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Silvia Arber, Professor of Neurobiology
“Follow your dreams, be creative and bold, being a scientist is a wonderful profession”, is the advice of senior PI Silvia Arber. The winner of numerous research prizes has been investigating how neuronal circuits control our movements for many years. More
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Anissa Kempf, Professor of Neurobiology
“Gender diversity is key to create a fair and productive work environment,” emphasizes Anissa Kempf. The neurobiologist wants to tackle one of the greatest biological mysteries: how the brain regulates sleep. More
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Maria Hondele, Professor of Biochemistry
“The International Women in Science Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the success of many outstanding female scientists,” says Maria Hondele. In her research, she focuses on tiny droplets within the cell, known as membraneless organelles. More