International Women’s Day 2026: Recognising women shaping microbiology
Candice Le Roux
International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate achievements, but also to reflect on visibility: whose work is recognised, whose voices are heard, and how the microbiology community can continue to support equitable participation across the field.
Women contribute to every area of microbiology, advancing research, driving innovation, shaping education, and translating microbial knowledge into solutions that benefit society. Yet recognition does not always keep pace with these contributions...