title: Maximizing the potential of scientists in Japan: promoting equal participation for women scientists through leadership development.
abstract: In order to examine the current status of gender equality in academic societies in Japan, we inquired about the number of women involved in leadership activities at society conferences and annual meetings, as these activities are critical in shaping scientific careers. Our findings show a clear bias against female scientists, and a need to raise consciousness and awareness in order to move closer to equality for future generations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomolecular Science, Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, 1 Hikariga-oka, Fukushima, Fukushima 960-1295, Japan.
authors.forename: Miwako Kato
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Homma
authors.forename: Reiko
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Motohashi
authors.forename: Hisako
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ohtsubo
mesh_terms: D007564:Japan; D007857:Leadership; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012586:Science; D014933:Women's Rights; D000078329:Workforce