2023-06-23 09:00:02
Awards – Argentina
(06/23/23). Argentina is the country with the largest number of internationally awarded scientists in Latin America. The program recognizes the scientific excellence of researchers at the national, regional and international levels. To date, the L’Oréal-UNESCO alliance has distinguished more than 4,100 women scientists, including 127 international laureates and more than 4,000 young researchers.
For 25 years, the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO have been working together through the “For Women in Science” program to promote the role of women in the scientific field, awaken scientific vocations among girls, support young researchers and reward excellence in a field where women should be much more present. Since 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO “For Women in Science” program has recognized and celebrated eminent women in science around the world. To date, the L’Oréal-UNESCO alliance has honored more than 4,100 women scientists, including 127 international laureates and more than 4,000 young researchers.
What have been the major achievements and contributions of the program
In the late 1990s, there were only 25% women scientists in the world. In 2014, this percentage had risen to 30%, and today we have reached 33%. (Sources: Unesco report on science).
In the framework of the 25 years of the program, Argentina stands out for having achieved the highest distinction of internationally awarded women scientists (10 out of 122 winners), representing the Latin American region in which it shares a short list with Mexico, Brazil, Chile , Uruguay, Venezuela, Peru.
Five of our 122 international laureates have received the Nobel Prize in Science: Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1995), Ada Yonath (Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009), Elizabeth H. Blackburn (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1995) and Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna (Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020).
What impact have we had over the years?
– Since 1998, we have made more than 4,100 women scientists known and financially rewarded 122 winners for the excellence of their research.
– We have launched 52 national and regional programs in more than 110 countries:
* Some 500 scientists have participated in the selection of the participants.
* And created partnerships with some 50 scientific institutions around the world.
In turn, an impact survey was carried out on 30 winners of the International Award, out of 1,228 winners from 95 countries from January to March 2023, which revealed the following data:
* 97% of the winners continue to work in fields related to science and 95% in the same discipline.
* 93% planned to continue working in science in the next 5 to 10 years.
* The vast majority of them (95%) stated that the award had given them greater visibility, which can be a valuable asset in their professional advancement.
* The award appears to have boosted the winners’ self-confidence, as 93% of them say they feel more secure in their work.
* 81% of survey participants stated that the award had opened professional doors for them.
Who are the 10 winners from Argentina and what have been their greatest achievements?
At the local level, there are 10 Argentine scientists recognized internationally in different editions: 7 Laureates and 3 in the Rising Talent category.
In 2003, Mariana Weissman was recognized in the Physical Sciences Laureate category, specifically in the field of Computational Physics. She is a senior researcher at CONICET, and has worked since 1972 at the National Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina. Since 2001 she is the Argentine representative at the Latin American Center for Physics. In 2010 she was recognized by the UBA under the Puertas del Bicentenario program and the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires.
In 2009, Belén Elgoyhen was recognized in the Life Sciences Laureate category, standing out in the field of Neuroscience. Currently, she works as a senior researcher at the “Dr. Héctor N. Torres” Institute for Research in Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology, a professor of pharmacology at the UBA School of Medicine, and an adjunct professor of the otorhinolaryngology department of the UBA School of Medicine. Johns Hopkins University.
In 2014, Cecilia Bouzat was recognized in the Life Sciences Laureate category, standing out in the field of Neuroscience. She is a biochemist and biophysicist, director of the Institute of Biochemical Research of Bahía Blanca (INIBIBB), principal investigator of CONICET, associate professor at the National University of the South (UNS) in the chair of Pharmacology II, member of the National Academy of Sciences and It is part of the Latin American Academy of Sciences.
Andrea Gamarnik, in 2016 was recognized in the laureate category of Biological Sciences, standing out in the field of molecular biology. She is currently head of the Molecular Virology Laboratory of the Leloir Institute Foundation, and was distinguished as a National Researcher in 2022.
In 2017, Julia Etulian was recognized in the rising talent category of Medicinal Sciences, standing out in the field of hematology. Two years ago she changed her professional course, she currently works in the pharmaceutical industry. 22018 – Amy Austin – Laureate Category – Biological Sciences – Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences.
In 2019, the award recognized 2 Argentine scientists. On the one hand, in the Laureate category in the physical sciences, standing out in the field of condensed matter, Karen Hallberg was recognized. She is a principal investigator at the National Council for Scientific and Technical Research (CONICET) and in the Condensed Matter Theory group at the Bariloche Atomic Center. In turn, she is part of the National Committee for Ethics in Science and Technology (CECTE). At the international level, she is also present on the Board of Directors of the “Pugwash Conference for Science and World Affairs”, she is an International Counselor and a member of the Board of Directors of the “American Physical Society”, she is part of the “World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Quantum Applications ”, senior associate of the “International Center for Theoretical Physics of Trieste” and is part of the “International Center for Theoretical Physics-South American Institute for Fundamental Research” in São Paulo (Brazil).
On the other hand, María Molina was recognized that same year in the Rising Talent category in the field of chemical sciences. Currently, María Alejandra works as an Independent Researcher at CONICET and a first-class assistant with semi-exclusive dedication at the Institute for Research in Energy Technologies and Advanced Materials (IitemaMA), of the National University of Río Cuarto (UNRC). She was distinguished with the 2022 Stimulus award.
Alicia Dickenstein, was the last Argentine recognized in the laureate category, in 2021. She is a CONICET Senior Researcher at the “Luis A. Santaló” Institute of Mathematical Research (IMAS, CONICET-UBA), since 1985. Alicia, She is an undisputed world reference, with a degree in Mathematical Sciences and a PhD in Mathematical Sciences from the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences of the University of Buenos Aires (FCEyN, UBA), and regular full professor at the FCEyN of the UBA, where she was the the first female director of the Department of Mathematics in the period 1996-1998, and from where she has developed an extraordinary mathematical career, having made fundamental contributions on various topics.
In 2022, Florencia Cayrol was recognized in the Rising Talent category in the field of biotechnology. She is recognized for her studies on how to improve cancer treatments with low side effects for different types of malignant tumors. She is part of the Neuroimmunomodulation and Molecular Oncology Laboratory. she received a mention from the Women Economic Forum 2022.
Who are the winners of this year at the international level
Professor Ana María Font – Physics
Professor of Physics, Central University of Venezuela. Ana María Font has been awarded for her important contributions to theoretical particle physics, particularly to the study of String Theory. Her research has delved into the implications of the theory for the structure of matter and quantum gravity, which is also relevant to the description of black holes and the first moments after the big bang.
Aviv Regev Professor – Bioinformatics
Executive Vice President and Global Head of Research and Early Development at Genentech/Roche, San Francisco.
Aviv Regev has been awarded for her pioneering work in applying mathematics and computer science to revolutionize cell biology. Her research enables scientists to discover and characterize the trillions of cells in the body and enhances their ability to decipher and direct the mechanisms that cause disease, in order to develop better diagnostics and therapies.
Professor Suzana Nunes – Chemistry
Professor of Chemical and Environmental Science and Engineering, Vice Chancellor for Faculty and Academic Affairs, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia.
Suzana Nunes has been honored for her outstanding work in developing innovative membrane filters for highly efficient chemical separations with a lower carbon footprint. Her research has proven to be especially beneficial to the water, petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries in achieving a more sustainable environment.
Professor Lidia Morawska – Earth and Environmental Sciences
Distinguished Professor at Queensland University of Technology, Australia, School of Earth and Climate Sciences and Director of the International Air Quality and Health Laboratory.
Lidia Morawska has been awarded for her excellent research in the field of air pollution and its impact on human health and the environment, with special attention to airborne particles. Her extraordinary dedication and impact have built a bridge from fundamental science to real-world policy and practice to provide clean air for all.
Professor Frances Kirwan – Mathematics
Savilian Professor of Geometry, University of Oxford.
Frances Kirwan has been recognized for her exceptional work in pure mathematics combining geometry and algebra to develop techniques for understanding the classification of geometric objects. These techniques have been used by theoretical physicists seeking mathematical descriptions of our universe. Her recent work can help scientists extract crucial information from large complex data sets.
Call for L’Oréal National Award – UNESCO
The call for the L’Oréal-UNESCO National Award “For Women in Science” opens in July in collaboration with CONICET and researchers and fellows may apply. In the 17th edition of the award, not only will the career of a researcher up to 54 years of age be recognized, but the training and development of a young researcher or postdoctoral fellow up to 36 years of age will also be rewarded. Also, two special mentions will be awarded, both for the Award category and for the Scholarship category.
This year, the projects must be framed in Life Sciences, specifically in one or several spheres of one of the following areas/disciplines: Medical Sciences; Biological Sciences; Biochemical Sciences and Molecular Biology; Veterinary Sciences; Biotechnology and Physiology.
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