L’Oréal Portugal Medals of Honor for Women in Science 2020

The ceremony for the 17th edition of the Medals of Honor for Women in Science will take place next Wednesday, February 24, starting at 11:00 a.m.

This initiative, promoted by L'Oréal Portugal, the Portuguese National Commission for UNESCO, and the FCT, recognizes four young scientists in the fields of health and the environment each year.

The session will include the announcement of the winners and a roundtable discussion on the topic “Responding to current challenges? Only through knowledge,” with the participation of Alexandre Quintanilha, congressman and president of the jury, Helena Pereira, President of FCT, and Helena Canhão, Professor at NOVA Medical School and President of the Portuguese Society of Rheumatology.

Given the current pandemic situation, this session will be entirely digital and can be followed here.