UNESCO-L’Oréal 2026: five women scientists honoured
Why in the news
Five women researchers received a leading international science award for work spanning health, nutrition, farming and tissue research.
Key facts
- Award: UNESCO-L’Oréal International Awards for Women in Science, 2026 edition.
- Organisers: UNESCO and the L’Oréal Foundation.
- Awardees: five women scientists.
- Fields: life sciences and environmental sciences.
Areas of contribution
- Cardiovascular medicine.
- Nutritional psychiatry.
- Agricultural biotechnology.
- Tissue engineering.
Exam angle
- Award type: international science award for women.
- Number of laureates in 2026: five.
- Joint organisers: UNESCO and L’Oréal Foundation.