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Women in immunology: 2020 and beyond

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Women have been at the forefront of tremendous achievements in immunology in the past decade. However, disparities still exist, limiting upward potential and further advancements. As four NIH intramural women scientists who care deeply about scientific progress and the progress of women in our field, we review ongoing challenges and discuss potential approaches to help advance the promotion of women in the sciences.

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The authors thank Cynthia Dunbar, Brigitte Widemann, Carl Hashimoto, Hannah Valantine, Carol Thiele, Meredith Shaffer, Deborah Citrin and Tom Misteli for critical reading. Funding was provided in part by the Division of Intramural Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (S.K.P. and P.L.S.) and National Cancer Institute (N.N.S. and N.T.), National Institutes of Health. The content of this publication does not reflect the views or policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products or organizations imply endorsement by the US Government.

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  3. Pediatric Oncology Branch, National Cancer Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA

    Nirali N. Shah & Naomi Taylor

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