Women in Avian Physiology: 2023

At present, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes discourage girls and women from pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development.

Although underrepresented, and often unacknowledged, female researchers have been crucial to scientific advances. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers.

The Women in Physiology: 2023 series offers a platform to showcase women’s involvement in physiological research, together with their achievements, innovation and creativity. This Research Topic aims to highlight the works achieved and led by women in the field of Avian Physiology. Submissions covering any area of Avian Physiology are welcome.

For more information on the description and formats of the different article types please see here.

The goal of this research topic is to help promote women in avian physiology research, especially early career women. Contributions are welcomed from women researching any area in avian physiology. We strongly encourage the submission of manuscripts where the lead/last or corresponding author identifies as female, and we recommend early career researchers to team up with senior female colleagues.

Keywords: Women in Physiology, Avian Physiology, Growth, Nutrition, Muscle

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.