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 2009 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. Eugenia Kumacheva, 2009 Laureate for North America,  in video and more...

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. Elizabeth Blackburn , 2008 laureate for North America and 2009 Nobel Prize in Medicine,  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. Mildred Dresselhaus, 2007 laureate for North America in video and more...

Discover the 5 laureates of the 2006 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. Pamela Bjorkman, 2006 laureate for North America 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. Myriam P. Sarachik, 2005 laureate for North America in video and more...

Discover the 5 laureates of the 2004 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. Philippa Marrack, 2004 laureate for North America  in video and more...