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04, 2021;37 (4): 265-267.

Smashing Stereotypes: Mutual Respect, Key to Embracing Diversity.

Faith H A Osier, Linda M Murungi
Author Information
  1. Faith H A Osier: Centre for Infectious Diseases, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany; KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Centre for Geographic Medicine Research-, Coast, Kilifi, Kenya. Electronic address: fosier@kemri-wellcome.org.
  2. Linda M Murungi: International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), Nairobi, Kenya.
PMID: 33518435 DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2021.01.004

Abstract

The path to a successful international career in science is daunting for most, and women in Africa are no exception. We are grossly under-represented as senior authors in high-impact publications and keynote speakers at international conferences, and rarely head major funding networks. Smashing long-held stereotypes may ease the journey.

Keywords

Africa age equity gender race respect

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Grants

  1. 203077/Wellcome Trust

MeSH Term

Africa
Cultural Diversity
Female
Humans
Publications
Respect
Science
Sex Factors
Stereotyping
Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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