Empowering Women in Science: Prof. Asha Bowen's Impactful Journey

Kicking off Season 2 of the WSPID podcast is an interview with WSPID President, Professor Asha Bowen, OAM. Join Dr. Linny Phuong as she charts Professor Bowen’s inspirational career journey, her significant contributions to Aboriginal child health, the role of women in global health leadership, and her perspectives on the future of pediatric infectious diseases.  The conversation explores: Professor Bowen’s work in improving skin health to reduce sepsis and rheumatic heart diseaseThe importance of mentorship and representation in scienceThe role of women in leadership in the pediatric space and challenges facedValues-based scienceThe importance of building trust and co-designing solutions with indigenous communitiesFuture priorities for pediatric infectious diseases, particularly in the context of climate change and global health. Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode, and make sure to share the show with your colleagues and peers. The WSPID Podcast is brought to you by the World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases.  The World Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (WSPID) is a non-profit organization and a confederation of national and international Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PID) societies. Useful Links: WSPID Global eLearning Portal: https://education.wspid.org WSPID website: www.wspid.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/WSPID Twitter: www.twitter.com/WSPID