# International Women’s Day 2023: #EmbraceEquity

Source: https://www.keypedia.com/records/uk_mhra_guidance/uk-mhra/b78646aa-8572-4464-b495-1ff678ffe6d7
Type: Promotional
Published: March 8, 2023

> The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) marked International Women’s Day 2023 by launching a series of professional profiles centered on the theme #EmbraceEquity. This initiative highlights the diverse and essential contributions of women within the agency, showcasing experts such as scientists, developers, investigators, and PhD students. These professionals are integral to the MHRA’s overarching mission of protecting patient safety and overseeing the development of medicines and medical devices in the United Kingdom. Because the provided text is an organizational profile series rather than a compliance report, there are no specific inspection dates, regulatory violations, or identified issues to disclose. The document operates within the broader regulatory framework of public health protection, emphasizing internal equity and the scientific expertise necessary to regulate healthcare products. No required actions or remediation steps are mandated for external stakeholders, as the publication is intended to celebrate the vital role female staff play in maintaining the integrity and progress of the medical regulatory landscape. The summary reflects the agency’s commitment to diversity as a component of its professional excellence.

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## Content

International Women’s Day 2023 has challenged all organisations to #EmbraceEquity. We are celebrating with a series of profiles featuring colleagues from across the MHRA. From scientists and developers, to investigators and PHD students, we’re sharing stories from the women who are at the forefront of patient protection and developments in medicines and medical devices.

## Attachments

- [Barbra Carter, Criminal Enforcement “Always strive to find out the truth”](/government/publications/international-womens-day-2023-embraceequity/barbra-carter-criminal-enforcement-always-strive-to-find-out-the-truth)
- [Caroline Vipond, Bacteriology “STEM is always evolving - you never know what’s round the next corner”](/government/publications/international-womens-day-2023-embraceequity/caroline-vipond-bacteriology-stem-is-always-evolving-you-never-know-whats-round-the-next-corner)
- [Manasi Majumdar, Virology/Enteric Disease Research “Be curious, ask questions and listen wisely”](/government/publications/international-womens-day-2023-embraceequity/manasi-majumdar-virologyenteric-disease-research-be-curious-ask-questions-and-listen-wisely)
- [Evette Hillman, Molecular Biology “A career in science is an exciting and fulfilling choice”](/government/publications/international-womens-day-2023-embraceequity/evette-hillman-molecular-biology-a-career-in-science-is-an-exciting-and-fulfilling-choice)
- [Harriet Teare, Regulatory Science Strategy/Policy ‘STEM is central to many global challenges and working together across disciplines will be key’ ](/government/publications/international-womens-day-2023-embraceequity/harriet-teare-regulatory-science-strategypolicy-stem-is-central-to-many-global-challenges-and-working-together-across-disciplines-will-be-key)
- [Chrysi Sergaki, Molecular Biology “There is always more to learn – the sky is the limit!”](/government/publications/international-womens-day-2023-embraceequity/chrysi-sergaki-molecular-biology-there-is-always-more-to-learn-the-sky-is-the-limit)
- [Barbara Draghi, Data Science “Dream big and never lose your curiosity”](/government/publications/international-womens-day-2023-embraceequity/barbara-draghi-data-science-dream-big-and-never-lose-your-curiosity)
- [Richa Pathak Sharma, IT Systems Architecture “I will always be a STEM student”](/government/publications/international-womens-day-2023-embraceequity/richa-pathak-sharma-it-systems-architecture-i-will-always-be-a-stem-student)