Fostering the Network Spirit
The third NCCR RNA & Disease retreat took place in Kandersteg from February 4th to 6th 2018 with over 130 participants. The retreat serves as an essential event…
Editorial Ana Claudia Marques - The Messenger No. 10
Dear colleagues,
For most of us, being a scientist is more than a job, it’s part of our identity. In this edition of the Messenger, three NCCR…
Passion and diligence: A silver bullet to reach the top?
Three NCCR RNA & Disease professors at different career stages give deep and personal insights into their career paths by talking about…
How does implicit bias hinder career progression?
Why are women underrepresented in academic leadership roles (Figure 1)? And is there something we can do about it? A career in academia is an…
Bridging parental leave in an academic environment
A successful career in academia is an obstacle marathon. Becoming a parent impacts everyone’s performance but particularly for women, who need to…
International exchange of strategies – Lessons learned
The underrepresentation of women in leading science positions has been recognized decades ago and is a globally discussed issue.…
Inspiration by role models
In the context of the NCCR seminar series, we regularly organize female scientist lunches with women speakers to provide junior women scientists the opportunities to meet…
Phase 2 Contract Signed: Outcome & Outlook
It is now almost 2 years ago when I could announce in “The Messenger” the decision of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) to grant a second 4-year…