Herminthology: promoting gender equity in science and parasitology.

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Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

Published: February 2023

Gender inequity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine (STEM) fields, including parasitology, continues to limit the participation of women in scientific leadership and development. Here we highlight the aims and activities of Herminthology, an initiative promoting the work of women in parasitology, alongside the current status quo of men and women scientists in the discipline.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2022.11.013DOI Listing

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Gender inequity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Medicine (STEM) fields, including parasitology, continues to limit the participation of women in scientific leadership and development. Here we highlight the aims and activities of Herminthology, an initiative promoting the work of women in parasitology, alongside the current status quo of men and women scientists in the discipline.

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