Advancing the Role of Women in Aging Genetics, Genomics, and Epigenomics

Despite women comprising nearly half of the global workforce, they represent less than 30% of researchers, with even smaller percentages in STEM fields. Persistent biases and gender stereotypes continue to steer women away from science, affecting disciplines such as genetics, genomics, and epigenomics of aging. Addressing these disparities is crucial, not only for gender equality but also for leveraging untapped potential in scientific research, which is vital for sustainable development as emphasized by entities like UNESCO.

This Research Topic aims to showcase the contributions and achievements of women in the interdisciplinary fields of genetics, genomics, and epigenomics related to aging. It seeks to highlight how diverse perspectives can drive innovation and advance our understanding of aging processes, including the development of age-related diseases and potential therapeutic interventions.

To gather further insights in this underrepresented area, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

- The role of gender in genetic variations influencing aging
- Female-led research on epigenetic markers of aging
- Advances in genomic technologies by women scientists
- Intersectionality in genetics: How factors like race and socioeconomic status intersect with gender in aging studies
- Ethical, social, and cultural discussions in genetic research on aging.

Please note: For inclusion in this Research Topic, the manuscript must have a woman as either the first or last author, promoting gender diversity in scientific research leadership.

Keywords: DNA Damage, DNA Repair, Genomics of Aging, Epigenomics of Aging, Cell Senescence

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.