Med-Tech Innovation April 26, 2024
Sarah Knight, head of healthcare technology at 42 Technology (42T), argues that until more women can be encouraged to pursue engineering and design as a career, then the full potential of innovation in women’s health will never be realised.
The huge under-representation of women in STEM not only limits diversity in the workplace but also the quality and inclusivity of healthcare solutions – and therefore the ability of industry to capitalise on opportunities in this growing sector.
It’s not only about diversity
Improving the representation of women in engineering has far-reaching implications for the industries they can influence.
In our recent panel discussion on the topic of women’s health, one of the strongest recommendations by the expert panellists was that...