5 women, 5 major contributions, 5 global challenges. This 12th edition is once again an opportunity to recognize excellence among the best female scientist of the world. The 2010 Laureates have been selected for their contribution to scientific progress in various fields: Immunology, Oncology, Microbiology, Neurology or the secret of stem cells... their life time work is leading to new treatments, new cures, new discoveries. Find more about these major breakthoughs...

Discover the 5 laureates of the 2008 edition of the For Women In Science programme that recognizes outstanding women researchers from the five continents, who have contributed to scientific progress. Meet Prof. Lihadh Al-Gazali, 2008 laureate for Africa and Arab States in video and more...

Discover the 5 laureates of the 2007 edition of the For Women In Science programme that recognizes outstanding women researchers from the five continents, who have contributed to scientific progress. Meet Prof. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, 2007 laureate for Africa and Arab States in video and more...

Discover the 5 laureates of the 2007 edition of the For Women In Science programme that recognizes outstanding women researchers from the five continents, who have contributed to scientific progress. Meet Prof. Habiba Bouhamed Chaabouni, 2006 laureate for Africa and Arab States in video and more...

Discover the 5 laureates of the 2005 edition of the For Women In Science programme that recognizes outstanding women researchers from the five continents, who have contributed to scientific progress. Meet Prof. Zohra Ben Lakhdar, 2005 laureate for Africa and Arab States in video and more...