Suffrage Science Engineering and Physical Sciences 2019

08 03 19 ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES 2019

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The Suffrage Science scheme was founded eight years ago by the Medical Research Council’s London Institute of Medical Sciences (then Clinical Sciences Centre). It celebrates and inspires women in science, creating a self-perpetuating cohort of talent that will encourage others to enter science and reach senior leadership roles. The awards themselves are heirloom items of jewellery commissioned from students of the art and design college, Central Saint MartinsUAL, who worked with scientists to create pieces inspired by research and the Suffragette movement, from which the scheme takes its name. The ribbons from VV Rouleaux unite women across scientific professions. The suffrage movement is referenced with green for hope, purple for dignity and white for purity.

EVENT PROGRAMME 18:30

Registration and Welcome Reception

19:30

Suffrage Science Award Handover

18:45

Welcome Amanda Fisher

20:20

Vivienne sums up and closes event

18:50

Introduction Vivienne Parry

20:25

Reception Food, drink, mingle, celebration of IWD 2019

18:55

Panel discussion Caroline Hargrove, Rylie Green, Fran Scott

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Event close

We thank you for joining us and the nominees, as well as leading scientists and inspirational figures for the fourth Engineering & Physical Sciences awards.

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THE AWARDS Pendant by Lola Lou Designer Lola Lou says, “I used cells & tissue scaffolds as icons to represent these twelve individuals, and the Medical Research Council.” She adds that bringing together women through the Suffrage Science scheme has created a network of incredible women who are contributing to mankind. Embedded in each pendant are round and oval shaped stones of white moonstone, purple amethyst and green peridot minerals – the colours of the Suffragettes.

Brooch by Diana Dong Designer Diana Dong says her brooch is inspired by “the strength, belief and courage that exists deep within each woman’s heart.” On her design board, she writes, “Under their seemingly weak appearance, there is a strong heart with the desire for growth, equal rights and hope to make contributions to mankind within the fields of science, medicine and engineering. The display device is designed to incorporate the magnetic levitation principle. Magnets will be installed in the base of the display device and the bottom of the brooch, which will make the brooch suspend in mid air,” says Dong.

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THE HOSTS

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VIVIENNE PARRY A scientist by training, Vivienne hosts medical programmes for Radio 4, writes widely on health, presents films, facilitates many high level conferences and debates and trains young researchers. Â She also has a part time role as head of engagement at Genomics England which is delivering the 100,000 Genomes Project. Â In September 2017 she was appointed to the board of UK Research & Innovation.

AMANDA FISHER Professor Dame Amanda Fisher DBE FRS FMedSci is a British cell biologist and Director of the MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences, where she also leads the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Imperial College London. Amanda, together with Vivienne Parry inspired all aspects of the Suffrage Science awards to commemorate women in science.

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THE PANEL

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CAROLINE HARGROVE Caroline Hargrove is Chief Technical Officer of Babylon Health. She previously served as CTO at McLaren Applied Technologies and was responsible for the McLaren F1 simulator model before foudning McLaren Applied Technologies. Now having swapped F1 for humans, she hopes to revolutionise healthcare to cope with increasing pressures using data and AI.

RYLIE GREEN Rylie Green is a Reader in Polymer Bioelectronics at Imperial College London. She works on bioactive conducting polymers for applications in medical electronics. She aims to extend the lifetimes of bioelectronic devices such as bionic eyes, robot limbs and brain–computer interface, so they are effective over a patient's life.

FRAN SCOTT Fran Scott is demonstration designer, pyrotechnician and Science Content Developer at the Royal Institution as well as being a well-known face when it comes to Science on Children’s television. A scientist by education but an engineer at heart, Fran uses her knowledge to entertain and excite audiences of stage and screen, using high impact demonstrations to prove her scientific point.

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CURRENT HOLDERS

2019 RECIPIENTS "Moira is a first-rate scientist driving research into stellar and planetary systems beyond our own, while embodying the creativity, rigour and candour of an inspirational scientist."

PROF. LYNDSAY FLETCHER UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

PROF. MOIRA JARDINE UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS

“I have nominated Sarah because she is not trying to be a leader or spending all her time doing purposeful 'women in science' work, but simply because she is just unashamedly herself."

DR. SARAH STANILAND UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

DR. SARAH HARRIS UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

“Roisin is a world leader in the development of in vitro models for understanding pathologies and characterising cell interfaces.

She is a supportive mentor encouraging participation and growth of women in STEM.”

DR. RYLIE GREEN IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON

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DR. ROISIN OWENS UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

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2019 RECIPIENTS “Tiny set out on her remarkable endeavour to use interdisciplinary knowledge to produce a tool to help educate families to live safely with their dogs. She sets an excellent example for others to follow in her footsteps.”

PROF. KERSTIN MEINTS UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

PROF. TINY DE KEUSTER UNIVERSITEIT GENT “Karen has a track record of achievements working across a range of exciting areas including Pegasus engines and anti-lock brakes. I believe she would be an inspiring recipient of a Suffrage Science award.”

PROF. SHEILA ROWAN UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

PROF. KAREN HOLFORD CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

"Serena develops medical implants with structure and composition similar to natural tissues for the replacement of bone and soft tissues. She is a great role model for her team & wider community & deserves recognition for her achievements.”

Prof. cathy holt cardiff university

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2019 RECIPIENTS “Tara is tackling a highly important and challenging issue; linking our food system to climate change. I admire her commitment and energy in bringing together actors inside and out of academia to create a sustainable food system.”

PROF. SABINE GABRYSCH UNIVERSITAT HEIDELBERG

DR. TARA GARNETT UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

“I am honoured to pass this Suffrage Science award to Isabel.

I cannot think of any woman who has had a bigger impact in my scientific career, so this is to say thank you for making me a better scientist and a better person.”

DR. MARTA VINCENTE-CRESPO ST AUGUSTINE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, UGANDA

DR. ISABEL PALACIOS QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY

PROF. MARILEEN DOGTEROM DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, NETHERLANDS WWW.SUFFRAGESCIENCE.ORG

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“Amina's ground-breaking discoveries on the evolution and dynamics of the Milky Way manage to inspire many outside her own research area, including myself.

She provides an excellent role model to young female scientists.”

PROF. AMINA HELMI UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN

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2019 RECIPIENTS “Sue studies the stem cell niche and the extracellular matrix. She combines intelligence and hard work with the desire to promote good quality science that benefits man and acts as an excellent role model for junior scientists, male and female, to follow.”

PROF. SHEILA MACNEIL UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

PROF. SUE KIMBER UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

“Dr Moosavi-Nasab is not only a profoundly knowledgeable professor in her field, but has also had numerous impacts in motivating and encouraging young students, particularly female students, to continue in higher education.”

DR. ZOHREH AZIMIFAR SHIRAZ UNIVERSITY, IRAN

PROF. MARZIEH MOOSAVI-NASAB SHIRAZ UNIVERSITY, IRAN

“Melinda has been a role model to generations of students and particularly encourages the ambitions of her female coworkers. I probably would not have made the choices that have led to the career I have enjoyed without her support.”

PROF. SHARON ASHBROOK UNIVERSITY OF ST. ANDREWS

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PROF. MELINDA DUER UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

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PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

2013

2015

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"Congratulations to our 2019 recipients and welcome to the Suffrage Science community. Since the awards were established in 2011 there have been

126 HOLDERS of the Suffrage Science heirlooms. The award showcases and brings prominence to the importance of women in the sciences, inspiring future generations."

Professor Dame Amanda Fisher Director of MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences

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The MRC LMSÂ is a vibrant research environment in which scientists and clinicians collaborate to advance the understanding of biology and its application to medicine.

SPECIAL THANKS We thank...

AMANDA FISHER

VIVIENNE PARRY

CAROLINE HARGROVE

RYLIE GREEN

FRAN SCOTT

MARTIN BAKER

LOLA LOU

DIANA DONG

2017 HOLDERS

2019 RECIPIENTS

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8 MARCH 2021

10 year anniversary of the suffrage science awards

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: DR JENNA STEVENS-SMITH HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT GRANTS, ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS (GECo) MRC LONDON INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES GECO@LMS.MRC.AC.UK

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