Women in research have changed the world. From the advent of computer programming to the discovery of dark matter, female researchers have shaped the course of history.
Here are just some of the women that have worked with BBSRC and continue to provide inspiration to us all.
Professor Eleanor Riley is Director of the Roslin Institute & Professor of Immunology and Infectious Disease, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
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