Annie Coulson

We’re celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science by thinking about ways we can learn, connect or contribute to advancing gender equity! International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February) is a time to celebrate the achievements of women, reflect on the challenges they face and advocate for gender equality in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Emile Andriambeloson (left) is President and Head of Research at NEUROFIT (Illkirch, France). NEUROFIT is a preclinical contract research organization that provides clients with animal models to evaluate treatments, particularly for neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders. Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonist sold under brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, is used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity.

To biochemists, there’s nothing more interesting than a protein. But explaining the fascinating intricacies of proteins to people who aren’t scientists can be challenging. That’s why biochemists Shahir Rizk and Maggie Fink decided to write a pop science book about the unsung heroes of molecular biology: proteins.