NHS England announces inspiring female healthcare scientists to join 2016 fellowship programme

NHS England has announced the four successful recipients of the first Chief Scientific Officer’s (CSO) Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Fellowship scheme.

The competition, launched in conjunction with international women’s day in March 2016, attracted 60 applicants from female Healthcare Scientists who will act as role models to inspire the next generation of female scientists.

The Chief Scientific Officer’s WISE Fellowship Programme is a bespoke 12 month initiative, launched in partnership with WISE – the campaign to promote women in science, technology and engineering.

Following a highly competitive selection process the winners are:

Dr Kathryn Harris