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WiNUK's Recommended Reads for International Day of Women and Girls in Science

The theme for International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 is “Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls.” To celebrate, here are our top six Recommended Reads recognising the huge range of careers in neuroscience!



  1. Spotlight On: Nathalie Rochefort

Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when you picture a career in neuroscience is pursuing a role in academia. Nathalie Rochefort, now a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh, initially pursued science journalism, before returning to the more collaborative laboratory research environment she preferred.




  1. Spotlight On: Eve Corrie

If academia doesn’t feel like the environment for you, but you’re interested in doing research, then look no further than industry! Eve Corrie, Senior Scientist in in vitro Neurobiology, made the switch to industry after doing an industrial placement during her PhD.




  1. Spotlight On: Coco Newton

Not sure whether to choose academia or industry? Coco Newton is proof you can do both - at the same time! Currently holding Research Fellow and Associate positions in three organisations across academia and industry, Coco Newton proves a career in neuroscience doesn’t have to mean being tied to one place.




  1. Spotlight On: Tomi Akingbade

What if working for someone else isn’t the right fit for you? You could start your own organisation just like Tomi Akingbade, Founder of the Black Women in Science Network! 




  1. Spotlight On: Rachel Horne

Some researchers have PhDs, but patients are the real experts on their conditions. That’s why Patient Advocates are so crucial in the research process. Following her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, journalist-turned-honorary research fellow Rachel Horne has been a pioneer in advising and funding MS research, including establishing the Rachel Horne Prize for Women’s Research in MS. 



Learn more about the Rachel Horne Prize for Women’s Research in MS at https://www.rachelhorne.co.uk/rachelhorneprize



And there are so many more different and interesting careers carved out by women across neuroscience. From academia to industry, non-profit and private, women are becoming increasingly represented across sectors. This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate all of you!


This article was written by Ciara Lee and edited by Rebecca Pope, with graphics produced by Ciara Lee. If you enjoyed this article, be the first to be notified about new posts by signing up to become a WiNUK member (top right of this page)! Interested in writing for WiNUK yourself? Contact us through the blog page and the editors will be in touch.

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