Surviving as a Woman in Science

The meeting will take place at BioPark Hertfordshire, UK and has CPD approval.

The Deadline for early registration is September 20th 2009. After this time the fees double, so make sure you register early

The meeting Chair is Dr Pia Ostergaard, (St Georges Medical School, UK).

The Agenda includes:

Do women make a difference to biology, and does biology make a difference to women?
Professor Sian Harding, Imperial College, London.
Working for 30 years in the London-based colleges has given me ample opportunity to observe the eco-systems of academia and the Darwinian struggle for survival.  I will give a personal view of the roles of conscientiousness, risk taking, work, family, perception and fear of failure.  I will consider whether science is a better or worse career than others for the advancement of women, and whether we have yet reached a plateau in what we can achieve.
 

PhD and Business. Dr Mitra Hedman, SolXO Ltd, UK. This talk will discuss Dr Hedman's personal the journey of a PhD, as a mother and a wife, and setting up a business in her free time..."It took 25 years from the beginning to the end of my PhD, as I had to take time off, to build a family, raise three children and take it up from where I left before, not an easy task compared to the young PhD students, or those who take time off for research..."

Career Development via the maternity ward…. Dr Sara Shinton, Shinton Consulting, UK. Children? Or Career? It can seem like you can’t have it all. My experience is very different – having children has opened my career up in a new and exciting direction and brought more professional success than I experienced BC (before children). I’ll share my perspectives and draw out useful lessons for any parent wanting to balance career and family.
 
How the UK Resource Centre for Women in SET can support you in returning to a career in science
Ms Veronica Benson, Oxford Women's Training, UK.
What the UKRC does to support women returners. Tips to returner to SET careers. Success stories and case studies.
 
Returners, do you think you have what it takes?   Dr Pia Ostergaard, St Georges Medical School, UK .
What does it take to juggle kids and career? Superwoman? Or are there others players in the field? Can you have it all without compromising? I’ll give you an insight into my experience as a 100 percent mum and part-time researcher.
 
 
Talk to be confirmed . Katie Perry, Daphne Jackson Trust
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The Deadline for abstract submissions for oral presentation is September 10th 2009. Abstracts for poster presentation only can be submitted up to two weeks before the event. Please note that there will be a best poster prize. All accepted abstracts will be published in the meeting proceedings

Fees will increase after the early registration deadline of 20th September

Before the early registration deadline

After the early registration deadline

Standard

 £249+ VAT

 £485 + VAT 

Academic

 £149 + VAT

 £298 + VAT

Student

£99 + VAT

£198 + VAT

IBMS

 £149 + VAT

 £298 + VAT

If you would like to book a place,please visit: www.regonline.co.uk/surviving09