Monograph

Superwomen in Neuroscience

Volume: 13 Number: 2 May 30, 2023
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Superwomen in Neuroscience

Abstract

The emergence of women is seen as occurring very early when we examine the growth of neuroscience and related sciences globally. From the ancient Roman graves to the present, there are numerous examples of contributions made by women in the area of medicine. Female neuroscientists have faced several challenges, particularly gender inequality, like in every other scientific discipline. All these difficulties have been encountered by numerous female neuroscientists, many of whom have found great success. Some of the female neuroscientists who opened the door for us are Sofia Ionescu, Diana Beck, Aysima Altınok, Alexa Canady, M. Deborah Hyde, Augusta Dejerine Klumpke, Julia Barlow Platt, Laura Forster, Manuela Serra, and Mara Soledad Ruiz-Capillas. These superwomen are wives, mothers, and grandmothers, in addition to all their other achievements. As female neuroscientists, it is important for us to be aware of the inspiring tales of these women who have paved the way for us and inspired future generations to endure in the face of difficulties. For future generations, hearing the tales of the superwomen who propelled women to this position in neuroscience will serve as motivation and inspiration. We also think that raising awareness about this field will contribute to the recognition of female neuroscientists in the future.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Monograph

Publication Date

May 30, 2023

Submission Date

March 20, 2023

Acceptance Date

May 24, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 13 Number: 2

APA
İnce, M. S., Gozil, R., & Bahcelıoglu, M. (2023). Superwomen in Neuroscience. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, 13(2), 238-242. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1268196
AMA
1.İnce MS, Gozil R, Bahcelıoglu M. Superwomen in Neuroscience. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2023;13(2):238-242. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1268196
Chicago
İnce, Merve Sevgi, Rabet Gozil, and Meltem Bahcelıoglu. 2023. “Superwomen in Neuroscience”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 13 (2): 238-42. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1268196.
EndNote
İnce MS, Gozil R, Bahcelıoglu M (May 1, 2023) Superwomen in Neuroscience. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 13 2 238–242.
IEEE
[1]M. S. İnce, R. Gozil, and M. Bahcelıoglu, “Superwomen in Neuroscience”, Lokman Hekim Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 238–242, May 2023, doi: 10.31020/mutftd.1268196.
ISNAD
İnce, Merve Sevgi - Gozil, Rabet - Bahcelıoglu, Meltem. “Superwomen in Neuroscience”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi 13/2 (May 1, 2023): 238-242. https://doi.org/10.31020/mutftd.1268196.
JAMA
1.İnce MS, Gozil R, Bahcelıoglu M. Superwomen in Neuroscience. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2023;13:238–242.
MLA
İnce, Merve Sevgi, et al. “Superwomen in Neuroscience”. Lokman Hekim Dergisi, vol. 13, no. 2, May 2023, pp. 238-42, doi:10.31020/mutftd.1268196.
Vancouver
1.Merve Sevgi İnce, Rabet Gozil, Meltem Bahcelıoglu. Superwomen in Neuroscience. Lokman Hekim Dergisi. 2023 May 1;13(2):238-42. doi:10.31020/mutftd.1268196

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