Women in Cancer Imaging and Image-directed Interventions: 2021

Download or read book Women in Cancer Imaging and Image-directed Interventions: 2021 written by Samata Kakkad and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-12-27 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are delighted to present the inaugural Frontiers in Oncology "Women in Cancer Imaging and Image-directed Interventions” series of article collections. At present, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are discouraging girls and women away from science-related fields, and STEM research in particular. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by UNESCO. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers.