Brunch Talks LIVE! -Cambridge is back

Join us for a morning of inspiring conversations, meaningful connections, and shared experiences with Black Women across science.

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AI may make our lives easier, but some tools can negatively impact the environment, social wellbeing and health of Black communities. Our blog post explores these ventures and how we can ensure AI is used for help, not harm.

www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/black-communities-and-ai

🚨 Volunteers 🚨 Our podcast has achieved so much in the last few years but we are looking to build a team to take the podcast to new heights! If you are interested (or know someone who would be), why not take a look at our volunteer roles and apply. We'd love to hear from you!

The season of gift-giving is here! In this month's blog post, we've shared 12 gift ideas for Black women in science.

www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/a-bwis-...

Dr Sope Wolff introduces us to the Equal Breath Priority Setting Partnership. Have a listen to the rest of the episode to find out more about the impact of respiratory health conditions. #BlackWomenInScience

Podcast alert🎧
Dr Sope Wolffs joins us on this episode to discuss respiratory health inequalities in Black communities. open.spotify.com/episode/0nkj...

🎉 Celebrating You 2025 is happening TOMORROW! ✨
The Black Women in Science Network can’t wait to welcome everyone who signed up for Celebrating You 2025. We are thrilled to have Tobi Rachel as our host for this year’s event!

Promotional schedule for Black in Micro Week 2025, hosted by the Black Microbiologists Association from October 14 to 16. The event is organized into three themed days: "Pathways for Change" on October 14, featuring a keynote by Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD at 12 PM and a panel on "Finding Black Spaces in STEM" at 1:15 PM; "Careers & Research" on October 15, including an Early Career Research Symposium from 9 AM to 12 PM and a panel on "Navigating Careers in Microbiology" at 2 PM; and "Community" on October 16, with a panel titled "Empowering Your Science" at 12 PM and a workshop called "Science in Action: Zine Creation" at 1:30 PM. All times are in EST and registration is open.

There's only 📢📢 2 DAYS until #BiMWeek2025...have you registered? Secure your spot now. Pre-Register and Donate today: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro

Some proposed alt text: A black background with six Polaroid-style squares, three across, two down. The text on the bottom reads: Submit your neuro-related work for our 5th annual report! If you have a microscopy, photos, drawings, paintings, or other creative work you’d like to submit for consideration, please complete this form or scan the QR code above: https://forms.gle/mcW28wmzWF3jZy1c9 (requires Google sign in) Issues? Email us! BlackInNeuro@gmail.com (subject line Report Art). The content of the Polaroid-style squares are (top-left) a b&w profile photo of a Black woman facing the right against a microscopy background, (top-center) the Black In Neuro logo, (top-right) an illustration of a Black person facing the left from the 2021-2022 Black In Neuro annual report, with a brain design highlighted within the head, and several beautiful fabric patterns throughout the figure’s hair in an afro style, (bottom-right) an illustration of a Black woman facing the left, we rainy an orange tank top. A brain is shown where it would be within the skull. Her hair is in dreadlocks, with shells and bands throughout, and a half ponytail, (bottom-center) the text ‘Calling all artists!’ With a QR code beneath the text, and (bottom-left) a violet and orange/yellow illustration of neurons (violet) from the 2022-2023 Black In Neuro annual report, with projections reaching across toward other neurons.

We’re looking for neuro-inspired art for our 5th Annual Report! 🧠🎨

Submit your drawings, photos, microscopy, paintings & more by tomorrow, Sept. 30th!

🔗 forms.gle/mcW28wmzWF3jZy1c9

#5YearsOfBIN #Neuroskyence #BlackInSTEM #SciArt

An image showing each of the short listed nominees for the Nature Inspiring Women in Science Award with the award logo at the top. "Meet the shortlists for the Inspiring Women in Science Award" is in the middle. The Estee Lauder logo is at the bottom.

We are excited to present the shortlists for the 2025 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science. Congratulations to the thirteen excellent candidates who made it to this year’s shortlist. Read more about the candidates and learn more about the award: go.nature.com/46nlAWy #WomeninStem

📢Pdocast Snippet🎧:
Part of Sophie’s PhD research explored the generalisability of public neuroimaging data based on White cohorts and applying them to ethnically diverse populations. In this snippet, Sophie mentions the importance of transparency in research findings.

🔊See our latest episode on the podcast with Dr Sophie Martin discussing the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, such as in dementia care. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

📣 Podcast Recap🚨 Facial recognition systems pose great challenges for the Black community. Dr Mavis Machirori explained on a previous episode the significance of racial representation in technology development to reduce harms to affected communities. Why not revisit the whole episode? 🎧

🚨 Blog Alert🚨
The perfume industry is very diverse, but it may be difficult to choose personal fragrances.
Research explains the structure of fragrances, why scents can change, and how we can enhance perfumes.
Find out more in our new blog post: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/scent-sations

📣 Podcast Recap🎧 The growing use of AI raises concerns of its ethics and safety. Why not revisit our conversation with Favour Borokini where she briefly discussed some of findings relating to the benefits and harms of AI use on Black women. #AI #BlackWomenInAI

🧬 On a previous episode, Sasha Henriques, a genetic counsellor, discussed the ongoing legacy of racism on the genetics field and gave an example of how problematic language continues to be used all this time later. Definitely worth another listen! #BlackWomenInScience

☀️ With good weather, why not take yourself and some friends into the great outdoors? On a previous episode, we explored the relationship between nature and mental wellbeing with Bushra Schuitemaker. Definitely worth a listen for a sunny walk in the park. 🌄 🥾 #hiking

🔊 Blog Post Alert🩸

Health services around the world have struggled for years to solve the growing issue of dwindling blood supply for transfusions.

Scientists from Japan believe artificial blood may be the solution!

Read more in our latest post: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/artific...

Summer can be a great time to pick up new interests and skills. If you’re looking to make the most out of this summer and beyond, we’ve got some event ideas, tips and tricks to help!

Check out our latest blog post: www.bwisnetwork.co.uk/post/summer-...

🌞UK summertime is here!🌞 Why not revisit our conversation with certified dermatologist Dr Mary Sommerlad where discuss the importance of protecting our Black skin, yes even wearing sunscreen! We also have some blog posts on this that you can read further!

Banning and removing mercury from personal care products includes understanding the social drivers behind why Black and brown women are inclined to use them. Here is Dr Irabor’s response to how we can move beyond negative social stereotypes and embrace our Blackness. 🎧 ⬇️

We’re trialling a weeknight evening edition of our usual Saturday Brunch Talks with BWiS - happening tonight at 7pm! It’s still the same come-as-you-are, safe space - open to all members of the Network (joining instructions are in your inboxes). We’d love to see you there!

🚨 New from @DiabetesUK: The Black Leaders in Diabetes PhD Studentship offers full funding for aspiring Black researchers. Click the link to learn more 👇
www.diabetes.org.uk/our-research...

🚨 🎧 Podcast alert:
Dr Esohe Irabor, a public health scientist, joins on our latest episode to discuss mercury as a chemical of concern.

🚨 Podcast alter🚨 Simone (X) Braithwaite joins us from Newark, New Jersey to discuss the issue of toxic chemicals in personal care and beauty products! 🎧 creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bwi...

We can’t believe it’s already the final day of #BlackInBiophysicsWeek 2025! 🥹 We hope you’ve enjoyed our events and engaging with the #BIBPS community.

But #BIBPSWeek is not over yet! 🚨

Don’t miss today’s #BIBPSSpotlight with the outstanding @drstarbird.bsky.social 🙌🏾 You can’t miss it!

🎧 What are the aims of neuroaesthetics research? Dwaynica (@dwaynica) tells us on our latest episode the historical significance of art within human cultures. Check it out to learn more! ⬇️

Hi everyone! It's Daniel and Eesha taking over for Jonesy lab at NYU!

Meet our wonderful PI, Jonesy, an RNA structure enthusiast 🧬

Be sure to check out our lab website :)
wp.nyu.edu/labjonesy/

🚨 Blog post alert 🚨
Why are cancer diagnoses in young people on the rise? Are there carcinogens in Black hair care products & braiding hair? What can we do about it?
In our latest blog post, we explore these questions and more.
➡️ Read it here:

🚨 Podcast alert🚨
Dwaynica Greaves (@dwaynica) is a neuroaesthetician and she joins us on this episode to explain her work and journey. ⬇️ 🎧 creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bwi...