Despite clear progress in the inclusion of women in scientific fields,
The obstacles they face remain a reality today. Women still do not represent
than 43% of students in university science courses.

On October 09 in Paris, 35 doctoral and post-doctoral students were rewarded for their research work, including two young people attached to our establishment.

It is with great pride that we congratulate Phuong LIEN TRAN and Ambinintsoa VOLATIANA RAMANAMAHEFA for winning the Young Talents France #ForWomenInScience 2024 Prize

Phuong Lien Tran, For the eradication of cervical cancers

Phuong Lien Tran devotes her work to increasing the rate of vaccination against the papillomavirus in Reunion, in order to contribute in the long term to eradicating cervical cancer.

Arriving in Reunion Island in 2012 for her internship in obstetrics and gynecology, Phuong Lien Tran was confronted with the deaths of patients from cervical cancer, which is twice as common and deadly in Reunion Island as in mainland France. This is why she decided to complete her master's degree on improving screening. After completing her doctorate at the University of Reunion Island, she now works on the island as a university lecturer - hospital practitioner in obstetrics and gynecology, focusing on surgery for women's cancers.

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Ambinintsoa VOLATIANA RAMANAMAHEFA, Anticipating and preventing the consequences of heavy rainfall in tropical areas

Ambinintsoa RAMANAMAHEFA dedicates his research to global warming, through the anticipation and prevention of the consequences of heavy rainfall in tropical areas.

Ambition and perseverance are the two adjectives that best characterize her. Ambinintsoa Volatiana Ramanamahefa has dedicated her life to anticipating the consequences of extreme weather events caused by global warming, particularly in the most exposed countries.
The scientist is currently working on her thesis on the study of the influence of island relief on the intensification of precipitation in the southwest Indian Ocean. At the same time, she is involved in sharing her expertise on weather radars. She has trained students and meteorologists from Madagascar and the Seychelles to help them understand the impacts of cyclones.

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Join the world's largest network of women scientists

With this award, the 35 Young Talents join the largest community of women scientists in the world with more than 4 researchers from over 400 countries. A valuable network to foster scientific collaboration, inspire and support each other in the face of obstacles.

By granting them a significant endowment (€15 for doctoral students, €000 for post-doctoral students) and supporting them through a leadership training program, the Foundation

L'Oréal and its partners reaffirm their unwavering commitment to the future of science and the place of women within these disciplines.

This Prize is part of the L'Oréal-UNESCO "For Women in Science" program created in 1998 and built on a global approach to contribute to closing the gender gap in the scientific field with

• The International Prize, which highlights the exceptional career and research of
  women scientists, inspiring the next generation.
• The national and regional “Young Talents” programs, deployed in 140 countries, which
  support and encourage young female researchers at the local level.
• The “For Girls in Science” program, which encourages girls to turn to science
  scientific careers.

Because the world needs science and science needs women.