Mohini P. Vidwans
Around the world, women have always contributed significantly to the growth of toxicology. Particularly in Brazil, there are more women working in the field of toxicology than in other nations, although there are few of them in positions of authority. Only seven of the 22 presidents of the Brazilian Society of Toxicology have been female over the course of the organization's 48-year history, despite the fact that women make up more than 62% of its membership. Based on interviews with five of these scientists who have transformed the subject of toxicology in Brazil as we know it today in its respective sub-areas, this article seeks to recognise the contributions of women to the discipline in Brazil. Drs. Silvia Berlanga de Moraes Barros, Dr. Ester de Camargo Fonseca Moraes, and Dr. Alice Aparecida da Matta Chasin, Dr. Tania Marcourakis, and Dr. Gisela de Arago Umbuzeiro. They are not only pioneers, but they also serve as models of outstanding tenacity in overcoming obstacles. They busted through the glass ceiling and created opportunities for upcoming generations of female scientists. This essay is meant to encourage women to pursue professions in toxicology.
KeywordsToxicology, Women in toxicology, Brazil, Women in science, Brazilian scientists
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