Bioclues actively promotes women in science through its Women in Biology (WiB) forum, which hosts conferences, awards, and mentoring programs.
Key Events and Initiatives
- Conferences: Bioclues organizes conferences that include special sessions dedicated to women in science. A notable recent event was a two-day conference in March 2024 titled “Women in Biology,” held in collaboration with Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam.
- Awards: The organization presents the “Bioclues Women in Biology Excellence Awards” at various international conferences to honor inspiring women shaping the future of biology and innovation.
- Mentorship and Research: The WiB forum provides a platform for women scientists to connect, discuss research articles through its Journal Club (JoC), and receive scientific mentorship.
- Advocacy: WiB highlights the work of established female scientists and encourages women to pursue careers in computational biology and bioinformatics by creating a supportive environment and challenging gender biases.