A Celebration of Women’s Contributions to Genome Editing

Despite significant progress in recent years, women continue to be underrepresented in research—currently making up less than 30% of researchers worldwide. Persistent biases and enduring gender stereotypes still discourage many girls and women from pursuing careers in science, especially in STEM fields. Yet, as highlighted by UNESCO, advancing science and achieving gender equality are both vital for sustainable global development. Transforming the landscape of science requires promoting gender equity, dispelling stereotypes, and empowering women and girls to pursue STEM opportunities.



With this vision in mind, Frontiers in Genome Editing is proud to provide a platform dedicated to showcasing the achievements and contributions of women scientists in genome editing research.



This special collection celebrates the breadth and diversity of research driven by women, including advances in theory, experimentation, and methodology, and their applications to today’s most compelling scientific challenges.



Please note: To be considered for this collection, the first or last author must identify as a woman.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• ... View all formats

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Systematic Review

Keywords: Gene Editing, CRISPR, Blood Disorders, Plant, Immunology

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.