Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity Now Includes Women as a Formal Category

The updated version of the Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity (NOT-OD20-031), released on November 22, 2019, reflects a formal category recognizing women as an underrepresented population in the U.S. biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences research enterprise.
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Changing the Culture to End Sexual Harassment

In this Working Group report to the Advisory Committee to the NIH Director (ACD), actionable recommendations are made to end the pervasive culture of sexual harassment in the biomedical sciences.
Check Out the Women of Color Research Network on LinkedIn

We welcome women of color and all supporters of their advancement in the biomedical sciences. You can discuss topics such as mentorship of women of color, find recommendations to promote inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, share potential career opportunities, and do much more. Learn more here.

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About Us

The Women in Science website is one of the many achievements of the NIH Working Group on Women in Biomedical Careers (WgWBC), an effort co-chaired by the NIH Director and Director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH).

Celebrating the successes of women in science can serve as an inspiration to both women and men. The profiles featured on this website highlight the important contributions of women to research, valuable lessons, and advice from women in science as well as advocates. You will also find information, tools, and resources that support and promote the entry, recruitment, retention, and sustained advancement of women in biomedical research careers.

Featured Scientists

Marie A. Bernard, M.D.

Marie A. Bernard, M.D.

Marie A. Bernard, M.D., serves as NIH’s Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity (COSWD). In this role, Dr. Bernard leads NIH’s effort to promote diversity, inclusiveness, and equity…

Nora D. Volkow, MD

Nora D. Volkow, MD

Nora D. Volkow, MD, is the Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIDA supports most of the world’s research on the health aspects of drug…

Stephanie Jones Marioneaux, M.D.

Stephanie Jones Marioneaux, M.D.

Stephanie Jones Marioneaux, M.D., received a Certificat Superieure in French from the Sorbonne University, a bachelor's degree (cum laude) in biology from Harvard-Radcliffe University, and a medical…

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