Double win for Oxford in 'Women in Science' awards

Two out of four of this year's L'Oréal UK and Ireland Fellowships For Women in Science have gone to Oxford University scientists. The Fellowships celebrate the achievement of exceptional female scientists in the UK and Ireland. Emily Flashman and Monika Gullerova received their awards at a ceremony held on the evening of 28 June at the Royal Society. The L'Oréal UK and Ireland Fellowships For Women In Science were launched in January 2007 and aim to promote the importance of ensuring greater participation of women in science. The £15,000 awards are given to promising female scientists to help them further their research in their chosen fields. Emily Flashman, of Oxford University's Department of Chemistry, said: 'The award will support work I am doing looking at how one of the body's regulatory systems is damaged in cancer cells, causing it to be permanently 'switched on' and leading to rapid tumour growth. In particular, I am interested in whether antioxidants such as vitamin C can help overcome this damage.