2020 marks the second edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South African National Young Talents Programme. The programme supports young female scientists and rewards scientific excellence.
Created in 1998 and led by the Fondation L’Oréal in partnership with UNESCO, the For Women in Science programme aims to improve the representation of women in scientific careers, strong in the conviction that the world needs science, and science needs women.
« The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have wide spread impact globally and we all had to adjust to the « new normal ». Ultimately, science will provide solutions for many of the unprecedented challenges that the world is currently facing. This is why L’Oréal and UNESCO have been empowering young female scientists for 22 years, more than 3,400 researchers from 118 countries have been supported and recognized. » explains Gilles Antoine, Country Manager of L’Oréal South Africa.
Changes in the Board of Executive Directors of BASF Business & Financial News | December 17, 2020 Global
Melanie Maas-Brunner appointed to the Board and succeeds Wayne T. Smith
Redistribution of responsibilities effective February 1, 2021 and June 1, 2021
Ludwigshafen, Germany – December 17, 2020 – The Supervisory Board of BASF SE today appointed Dr. Melanie Maas-Brunner (52) as a member of the Board of Executive Directors effective February 1, 2021. Maas-Brunner has been with BASF since 1997 and has headed BASF’s Nutrition & Health division since 2017. In her new role as of February 1, 2021, she will also take over the position as Chief Technology Officer from Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF. She will assume responsibility for the three research divisions Advanced Materials & Systems Research, Bioscience Research, Process Research & Chemical Engineering as well as BASF New
SA Female Scientists Recognised 17th Dec 2020 | Source: African Media Agency
The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Programme Recognizes South African Female Scientists For Their Groundbreaking Research
L’Oréal South Africa awards research grants to six exceptional young women scientists.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 17th, 2020,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-2020 marks the second edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South African National Young Talents Programme. The programme supports young female scientists and rewards scientific excellence. Created in 1998 and led by the Fondation L’Oréal in partnership with UNESCO, the For Women in Science programme aims to improve the representation of women in scientific careers, strong in the conviction that the world needs science, and science needs women.
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Study shows highest risk of vitamin D deficiency in BAME babies
A third of all babies and half of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) babies are vitamin D deficient, a large study of 3000 newborn s in the West Midlands has shown, highlighting potential shortfalls in the current UK antenatal supplementation program.
Vitamin D, sometimes referred to as the sunshine vitamin helps the body absorb calcium and phosphate from our diet making it vital for healthy bones, teeth and muscles. As well as causing bone softness and weakness, vitamin D deficiency in newborn infants can lead to serious life-threatening complications such as seizures, serious heart conditions and, rarely, death in the first months of life. With very few dietary sources of vitamin D, supplementation programs are in place to ensure adequate vitamin D consumption in high risk groups which include pregnant women and children.