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NDM 2026
Despite significant progress, barriers to opportunity, progression and leadership remain across many areas of science. Addressing these challenges and supporting diverse perspectives in research is critical to ensuring scientific progress continues to benefit communities around the world.
The Nuffield Department of Medicine's (NDM) global collaborations bring together teams working across Africa, Asia, Europe and South America. These partnerships rely on diverse expertise and perspectives to address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges – if female representation is not in place at every decision point, the findings are at serious risk of not being useful and translational.
For Sarah Gilbert, Professor of Vaccinology and Deputy Head of the Nuffield Department of Medicine, diversity of perspective is fundamental to translational science. “The advancement of science relies on diverse perspectives and expertise. Women contribute to that progress at every level - from leading research to enabling it - but across the world there are still barriers to opportunity, progression and leadership. Addressing those challenges will strengthen science and ensure it better reflects a diverse global communities' needs.”
Bron Marguerie de Rotrou, Chief of Staff, Nuffield Department of Medicine also advocates for supporting the growth of female leaders in research and operations: “Scientific progress depends not only on brilliant research but on the people and systems that enable it. At NDM we’re committed to supporting women at every stage of their career - from early-career researchers and students to senior scientific and professional leaders. Through mentoring, leadership development, coaching, flexible working, and a strong culture of collaboration, we aim to create an environment where talented women can thrive and contribute fully to the science we deliver.”
Read the full story on the Nuffield Department of Medicine website.