The stories of historic female scientists are inspiring. They show a deeply rooted passion for advancing our understanding of the natural world but also tenacity and perseverance in a male dominated environment. The determination of these women to pursue their calling in the face of repudiation and hindering gender norms paved the way for modern-day female researchers. While barriers for women to enter research professions are lower now than they were in the past, retention and advancement of female researchers are still comparatively low. Accordingly, female leadership in science is a relatively recent phenomenon. Inclusive and supportive research ecosystems have thrived from the representation of women in advanced and leadership positions.
We are pleased to present the inaugural Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences "Women in Glycoscience” series of article collections. The series seeks to spotlight the work of female thought leaders who are shaping the field of glycoscience and that of female researchers in early stages of their careers. We proudly present this spotlight to inspire the next generation of scientists from diverse and deterrent backgrounds. We envision a rich compilation of articles that span the entire breadth of glycoscience research and present advances in theory, experiment, and methodology.
The editorial board invites submissions of original research articles in which the first or corresponding author is a female scientist.
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 reserve the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
The stories of historic female scientists are inspiring. They show a deeply rooted passion for advancing our understanding of the natural world but also tenacity and perseverance in a male dominated environment. The determination of these women to pursue their calling in the face of repudiation and hindering gender norms paved the way for modern-day female researchers. While barriers for women to enter research professions are lower now than they were in the past, retention and advancement of female researchers are still comparatively low. Accordingly, female leadership in science is a relatively recent phenomenon. Inclusive and supportive research ecosystems have thrived from the representation of women in advanced and leadership positions.
We are pleased to present the inaugural Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences "Women in Glycoscience” series of article collections. The series seeks to spotlight the work of female thought leaders who are shaping the field of glycoscience and that of female researchers in early stages of their careers. We proudly present this spotlight to inspire the next generation of scientists from diverse and deterrent backgrounds. We envision a rich compilation of articles that span the entire breadth of glycoscience research and present advances in theory, experiment, and methodology.
The editorial board invites submissions of original research articles in which the first or corresponding author is a female scientist.
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 reserve the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
