On October 8, 2018, Audrey learned that she was a laureate of this prestigious program, which each year reveals and rewards talented young women researchers around the world. A news that changed a lot for Audrey, as a researcher, but also as a woman scientist.
"First of all, the prize allows the laureates to highlight their careers, their research conducted in their laboratories, to participate in scientific conferences and congresses but also to purchase new scientific equipment", explains Audrey Desgrange. "Another advantage of the prize is the support and training in communication and management offered by the L'Oréal Foundation to the laureates," she continues.
"Finally, receiving the L'Oréal-UNESCO Fellowship for Women in Science also means joining a strong support network of women scientists. A network of caring women who help to keep both focus and motivation on a daily basis in an exciting profession that requires a great deal of commitment and perseverance," describes Audrey.
For Audrey, the experience is nothing but positive and she recommends that all interested women do not hesitate to apply. "Far from being a purely scientific call for applications, the L'Oréal-UNESCO Fellowship for Women in Science is, in my opinion, a great tool for young scientists. My advice to future candidates? Don't hesitate to put forward your personality! ", she concludes.
Thanks to this fellowship, Audrey has developed actions to popularize and raise awareness among young people about science and the place of women in science in the Paris region and Pays de la Loire. This grant has enabled her to participate in various international congresses and to purchase equipment for the analysis of embryonic heart images. A real boost for this post-doctoral student, who is working on morphogenesis (the acquisition of the shape of organs) and how it correlates with the function of these organs. Audrey seeks to understand the mechanisms that cause the heart to acquire an asymmetrical shape that allows it to function normally. In France, 1% of babies are born with a malformation of the heart.
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