In this first episode of Women in Life Sciences, we are joined by Gladys Ouédraogo, Senior Scientific Officer at L'Oréal and an Altertox partner in the ASPIS cluster. Gladys works with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for repeated-dose systemic toxicity, a crucial area in advancing safer and more sustainable scientific practices. In our conversation, Gladys reflects on the inspiration behind her career and the importance of female mentorship in her journey. She shares insights into her work on NAMs and the impact she hopes to have on improving human health and safety. Additionally, Gladys offers valuable advice to young female scientists considering a career in research, emphasizing perseverance, mentorship, and the drive to make a meaningful difference. Tune in to hear from a leader who is shaping the future of toxicology and empowering the next generation of female scientists. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In our second episode, we sit down with Solène Motteau, a former postdoctoral researcher in Analytical Chemistry at Oniris Nantes, France, and a key partner in the Horizon 2020 PANORAMIX project. With a career spanning cutting-edge research and international collaborations, Solène shares her inspiring journey in life sciences, offering valuable insights into the evolving world of analytical chemistry. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

As the Written Communications Officer at ALTERTOX, Monicah leads strategic communications for the company, our clients, and EU research projects. She plays a pivotal role in organizing conferences and training sessions focused on alternatives to animal testing, while also shaping ALTERTOX's visibility across the life sciences community.  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In our fourth episode we are joined by Barira Islam, a Senior Research Scientist at Certara Predictive Technologies. Bariar is a chemist by training and a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry in the UK. She completed her PhD in India before joining Certara in 2021, Barira has been working on various computational modelling projects in toxicology and drug safety.. She is also a partner within the ASPIS cluster, contributing to the development of next-generation risk assessment strategies. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode we invite Dr. Blanca Serrano, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/blanca-serrano-55620135/) the Secretary General of ECETOC (European Centre for Ecotoxicology and Toxicology of Chemicals), where she leads efforts to advance the science behind chemical risk assessment. She fosters scientific collaboration on emerging approaches, including New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Next-Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA), to support regulatory decision-making. A scientist at heart, Blanca has published research in nanotechnology and chemical safety. She earned her PhD in nanotechnology from Eindhoven University of Technology, where she specialised in nanostructuring techniques for optoelectronic applications. 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.