Introducing the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awardees

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Introducing the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awardees

Vox is partnering with L’Oréal UNESCO to celebrate its 2026 grant recipients.

On October 22, Vox is co-hosting a panel and reception honoring the 2o26 L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science 2026 Award recipients, our second year celebrating this group of scientists.

The program, part of the global L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science initiative, recognizes five women postdoctoral scientists whose research ranges from bioengineering to astronomy. Meet them below:

Dr. Danielle Stevens: Innate Immunity,........

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