The word human relates to the characterisation of humankind and as scientists I believe we aim to show the better qualities of humankind. In spite of this, I have long felt the need to defend my ‘human’ status as a scientist, in particular as a female scientist. We are often made to feel that emotion is a weakness and that as a scientist we must focus on logic alone.
Following Mental Health Awareness Week, the overwhelming impact of mental health disorders is ever apparent within STEM. From PhD students at the start of their careers to Professors at the pinnacle of theirs, mental health does not discriminate.
Megan is a PhD student at the University of Leeds and part of the CDT TERM iMBE 2017 cohort. Her research is focused on haemarthrosis of the ankle joint and how the biological process contributes to mechanical effect within the ankle joint.
