In the recent edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Prize for Women in Science, Argentine researcher Juliana Cassataro, from Conicet and UNSAM, received the first prize for leading the development of ARVAC Cecilia Grierson, the first vaccine entirely created in America Latina to combat covid-19,
The “For Women in Science” Award aims to recognize and make visible the work of women in the local scientific field, and awarded, once again, to Argentina, which was the Latin American country with the most awards. has, since the beginning of delivery.
Juliana Cassataro, the scientist awarded for the development of the first vaccine against covid in Latin America. (Photo: Loreal)
In this edition, the foundation chose the graduate in Biology and Doctor in Immunology, Juliana Cassataro, from the National University of San Martín, for her contribution to the development of the Argentine ARVAC vaccine Cecilia Grierson.
This innovative vaccine is not only the first designed from start to finish on this continent, but also positions Argentina among the few countries capable of achieving this milestone worldwide. The vaccine, named in honor of the Argentine physician and biochemist Cecilia Grierson, demonstrated a highly effective antibody immune response in the blood.
After the initial success, the award-winning project will seek to evaluate the immune response in mucosa, taking the potential of the vaccine one step further in the fight against covid.
At the time of receiving the award, Cassataro stressed the importance of these recognitions in making visible the work of women in science and promoting understanding of the relevance of scientific research in the public sphere.
Furthermore, the researcher highlighted her teachers and all public education, whom she considered “fundamental” to achieve current achievements: “The professors at the University of Mar Plata gave me the training to be able to obtain a doctoral scholarship and it was Conicet that It allowed me to do a doctorate in immunology on vaccines and continue in my scientific career,” he explained.
And she concluded: “This award recognizes my career as a woman in science and that is why I would like to thank the people and institutions that gave me tools and possibilities from a very young age to get here,” said the scientist.
Other distinctions at the scientific night
Additionally, at the gala, researcher Mónica García, who leads the team in the Research and Development Unit in Pharmaceutical Technology (Unitefa)was recognized in the “scholarship” category for her project on nanomedicines for the treatment of breast cancer.
The advance, in this case, has its focus on the implementation of tiny formulations that seek to minimize the adverse effects of conventional therapies by directing therapeutic agents specifically to the tumor site.
Mónica García, researcher recognized for breast cancer treatment. (Photo: Loreal)
These awards not only celebrate individual achievements, but also seek to inspire more women and young people to pursue scientific careers, highlighting the importance of scientific research in the current context.
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