Women in Natural Products Science

Planta Medica is pleased to announce a special issue dedicated to ʼWomen in Natural Products Scienceʼ.

Although much progress has been made to provide more opportunities, female scientists worldwide continue to experience many disadvantages and remain underrepresented in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), especially in academic leadership positions.

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