Come meet inspiring women breaking barriers in the world of neuroscience.
We want to increase the number of women in neuroscience, and reduce the gender gap in career progression to senior leadership positions. This in-person event will support, promote, and celebrate women in research, and consider current barriers to career progression and what can be changed.
The event is open to all career stages, we welcome students, researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals. It is a great chance to network, learn and grow together.
Date: Friday 15 May 2026.
Venue: The Leggate Lecture Theatre – Victoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool, Ashton St, Liverpool L69 3DR 9.15-16.30 (drinks reception 16.30 -18.00).
Programme
| 09.15-10.00 | Registration |
| 10.00-10.15 | Welcome and introduction Dr Lily Farakish, Dr Yun Huang and Dr Cerian Jackson |
| 10.15-11.10 | Career journeys – non-linear paths of opportunity and learning Professor Fiona Ducotterd, University College London, (UCL) |
| 11.10-11.30 | Morning break |
| 11.30-12.15 | Enjoying your medical career- some thoughts on navigating the challenges faced by women Professor Carolyn Young, University of Liverpool |
| 12.15-13.00 | From bedside to bench: making the most of opportunities Professor Angela Vincent, University of Oxford |
| 13.00-14.00 | Lunch |
| 14.00-15.15 | Parallel Workshops 4 works shops – 2 runs in parallel at 35mins each, 5mins break in between; A|B; C|D |
| Workshop A | Dr Avital Hahamy, Senior Research Fellow, UCL From Influence to Impact |
| Workshop B | Isabel Torres, co-founder and CEO of Mothers in Science Motherhood in Neuroscience: Career Continuity, Choice, and Care |
| Workshop C | Dr Helen Nuttall Senior Lecturer, Lancaster University Leadership, Collaboration and Visibility in Neuroscience |
| Workshop D | Dr Anam Elahi, Lecturer, University of Liverpool Invisible Barriers: Unconscious Gender Bias in Neuroscience |
| 15.15-15.30 | Afternoon break |
| 15.30-16.25 | Panel discussion Lived experiences of women in neuroscience Panel members include speakers and workshop leads |
| 16.25-16.30 | Closing remarks |
| 16.30-18.00 | Drinks and networking |
Download the LINC Women in neuroscience programme (PDF, 2.5MB)