Women didn't ruin the scientific workforce: we made it better, for everyone!

In this Editorial, Editorial Board member Kirsten C. Sadler responds to two recent opinion pieces discussing the effects of increased representation of women in science. This Editorial discusses her own experiences and views as a prominent academic in the biological sciences.

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FEBS Journal
Published
2026-02-02
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https://doi.org/10.1111/febs.70435
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Diversity and Career in Medicine
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Women didn't ruin the scientific workforce: we made it better, for everyone!

Kirsten Sadler
FEBS Journal
Diversity and Career in Medicine
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Women didn't ruin the scientific workforce: we made it better, for everyone!

Kirsten Sadler
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Abstract

In this Editorial, Editorial Board member Kirsten C. Sadler responds to two recent opinion pieces discussing the effects of increased representation of women in science. This Editorial discusses her own experiences and views as a prominent academic in the biological sciences.

FEBS JournalVol. 293(5)
New York University Abu Dhabi (AE)
Johns Hopkins University
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 72%
Diversity and Career in Medicine
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