Covid-19 expert Akiko Iwasaki fights a different virus: sexism in science
To know virologist Akiko Iwasaki is to know that she is passionate about combatting sexism, power imbalance, and toxic behavior in academia.
Prof. Akiko Iwasaki
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Thank you so much @statnews @scchak for writing this article about me. It is not just a story about me, but of the brave and brilliant people who I surround myself with. This is a story of every #womeninSTEM.
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From this nice @statnews profile of Prof. Iwasaki @VirusesImmunity, I wish I had received this advice when I was pregnant and on the job market. Looking back, the anxiety I felt about how my pregnancy would be "perceived" was wasted energy.
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"If we want to do the best science we can, we need a diverse set of people." āĀ star Yale immunologist @VirusesImmunity talks to @scchak about battling sexism & toxic behavior in academia.
Wonderful profile of Dr. Iwasaki, an outstanding scientist, communicator, & advocate. She is one of the few tenured professors with the courage to speak out about sexism & bigotry in academia.
She is a major role model to me & I admire her tremendously.
I hope I get a chance to meet @VirusesImmunity someday. Thanks for all you do to help #women in science!
Lovely profile of @VirusesImmunity who is publishing seminal work on Covid immunology while also juggling motherhood and mansplaining (some of which I've been cced on).
By @scchak
Correct link @statnews statnews.com/2020/10/27/akiā¦
and our recent interview @Medscape
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Thrilled to share my piece on @VirusesImmunity, who has become a go-to expert during #Covid19. Even before the pandemic, her work fighting power imbalances in STEM earned her a reputation for being a champion for those experiencing toxicity in academia
"Be pregnant and go on interviews. If they donāt welcome you with open arms and offer childcare options, they donāt deserve you." Don't miss this great piece featuring @VirusesImmunity, advocate for #WomenInSTEM and amazing #SciMom role model. By @scchak
A must-read profile of Akiko Iwasaki @VirusesImmunity - despite the injustices she has encountered & witnessed, her kindness & generosity to all shines through at every turn.
She is a role model beyond compare.
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"If we want to do the best science we can, we need a diverse set of people,ā says Professor Akiko Iwasaki (@VirusesImmunity) @YaleMed @YaleEMD @YaleIBIO
Great profile of Akiko Iwasaki (@VirusesImmunity), the immunologist helping us all understand Covid-19 infections while pushing for more diversity and equity in academia
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Profile of the very deserving @VirusesImmunity. Doing great science as an extraordinary mentor and advocate for inclusion
āEven members of my thesis committee advised me to keep my head down and get through itā
It's not enough to just look away anymore!
Such an inspiring profile of @VirusesImmunity; at forefront of science and changing the culture of academia. She is what she appears. Amazing. She says 'if we want to do the best science we can, we need a diverse set of peopleā So worth reading. @YaleMed
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.@VirusesImmunity said [her many recent] media appearances are crucial to fighting misinformation about the pandemic and educating the public about how the bodyās immune system is likely to be able to fend off SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
Terrific profile by @statnews of my friend and colleague ā¦@VirusesImmunityā©. She is a true leader in every sense of the world.
āA professor holds such power... Imagine having to protect yourself from this kind of behavior and having to do science.ā
Great piece from @scchak on @VirusesImmunity's work dismantling sexism and toxic behavior in academia.
Adding āmeet Dr. Akiko Iwasaki @VirusesImmunityā in real life to my professional bucket listš
#WomenInSTEM #SheForShe #womeninscience
Need more accomplished science communicators like @VirusesImmunity. Thank you for all you do! At the top of her field, a #COVID19 researcher fights back against a different kind of virus:... statnews.com/2020/10/27/akiā¦ via @statnews
Everyone- no matter how tangentially related to academia- should read this article start to finish.
Thank you @VirusesImmunity for your advocacy and candor in this piece. I hope it inspires more to follow your example.
One of my heroes. Brilliant scientist, superb teacher, role-model for many of us. At the top of her field, a Covid-19 researcher fights back against a different kind of virus:... statnews.com/2020/10/27/akiā¦ via @statnews
This is a terrific profile that a lot of working women can understand, whether they're scientists or not.
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At the top of her field, a Covid-19 researcher fights back against a different kind of virus: sexism and power imbalances in science. @scchak profiles @VirusesImmunity in @statnews
At the top of her field, a Covid-19 researcher fights back against a different kind of virus:... statnews.com/2020/10/27/akiā¦ via @statnews
At the top of her field, a Covid-19 researcher fights back against a different kind of virus: sexism in science.
Story by @scchak.
āFrom a selfish standpoint, if we want to do the best science we can, we need a diverse set of people.''
At the top of her field, a #COVID19 researcher fights back.
Deep profile of @VirusesImmunity by @scchak
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@journoarunima @Dev_Fadnavis @ICMRDELHI @debroysumitra @doctorsoumya @archanajsr @TS_SinghDeo @PIBHomeAffairs @PMOIndia @AmitShah @MoHFW_INDIA @CPDelhi @LtGovDelhi @HMOIndia 10. Interesting piece on how a covid19 expert fights sexism in science. @VirusesImmunity More power to you! @AnantBhan
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At the top of her field, a Covid-19 researcher @VirusesImmunity fights back against a different kind of virus: sexism in science statnews.com/2020/10/27/akiā¦ via @scchak
Another profile of @VirusesImmunity @statnews
A true role model!!
āIāve also enjoyed hearing about a diverse set of thought processes based on where people are from & their backgrounds - that really gives you that spice you need to do creative scienceā
Inspiring and infuriating piece on the complexity of leading while female, by @scchak about [email protected] prof and COVID expert Akiko Iwasaki. A colleague I've never met, now my new hero.
You too can follow her at @VirusesImmunity
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