Pioneer women in the development of toxicology in Brazil
Women have always played an important role in the development of toxicology all over the world. Specifically in Brazil, toxicology has had greater female representation than other countries, but women's participation at high hierarchical levels is low. Although more than 62% of the members of t...
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| description | Women have always played an important role in the development of toxicology all over the world. Specifically in Brazil, toxicology has had greater female representation than other countries, but women's participation at high hierarchical levels is low. Although more than 62% of the members of the Brazilian Society of Toxicology are women, only 7 out of the 22 presidents have been women throughout its 48 years of existence. This article aims to celebrate women in the field of toxicology in Brazil, based on interviews with five of these scientists who have changed the field of toxicology in Brazil as we know it today, each in their specific sub-areas. These women are: Dr. Ester de Camargo Fonseca Moraes, Dr. Silvia Berlanga de Moraes Barros, Dr. Alice Aparecida da Matta Chasin, Dr. Gisela de Aragão Umbuzeiro, and Dr. Tania Marcourakis. They are not only pioneers but they are also examples of admirable persistence in fighting the adversities presented to them. They broke the glass ceiling and opened doors for future generations of women in science. We hope that this article helps inspire women in their careers in toxicology. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fb2e41f64da744be9c795fcd75ed4d052022-12-21T17:44:06ZengAssociação Brasileira de Divulgação CientíficaBrazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research1414-431X10.1590/1414-431x202011177Pioneer women in the development of toxicology in BrazilL. MeloT.S. MeloWomen have always played an important role in the development of toxicology all over the world. Specifically in Brazil, toxicology has had greater female representation than other countries, but women's participation at high hierarchical levels is low. Although more than 62% of the members of the Brazilian Society of Toxicology are women, only 7 out of the 22 presidents have been women throughout its 48 years of existence. This article aims to celebrate women in the field of toxicology in Brazil, based on interviews with five of these scientists who have changed the field of toxicology in Brazil as we know it today, each in their specific sub-areas. These women are: Dr. Ester de Camargo Fonseca Moraes, Dr. Silvia Berlanga de Moraes Barros, Dr. Alice Aparecida da Matta Chasin, Dr. Gisela de Aragão Umbuzeiro, and Dr. Tania Marcourakis. They are not only pioneers but they are also examples of admirable persistence in fighting the adversities presented to them. They broke the glass ceiling and opened doors for future generations of women in science. We hope that this article helps inspire women in their careers in toxicology.http://www.scielo.br/pdf/bjmbr/v54n5/1414-431X-bjmbr-54-5-e11177.pdfToxicologyWomen in toxicologyBrazilWomen in scienceBrazilian scientists |
| spellingShingle | L. Melo T.S. Melo Pioneer women in the development of toxicology in Brazil Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research Toxicology Women in toxicology Brazil Women in science Brazilian scientists |
| title | Pioneer women in the development of toxicology in Brazil |
| title_full | Pioneer women in the development of toxicology in Brazil |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Pioneer women in the development of toxicology in Brazil |
| title_short | Pioneer women in the development of toxicology in Brazil |
| title_sort | pioneer women in the development of toxicology in brazil |
| topic | Toxicology Women in toxicology Brazil Women in science Brazilian scientists |
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