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Lijstje RF-fellows (ronde 2010-2012) Mw. dr Karina Isabel Caputi, k.icaputi@astrorugnl , sterrenkunde Faculteit Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen For me, being an Astronomer is fascinating, as understanding the wonders of the night sky is making a childs dream come true. I study distant galaxies, and my aim is to explain how the Universe has evolved, until finally look like as we know it today. What makes my work so exciting is that every day is potentially full of surprises: discovering new objects in the sky can challenge our ideas of the origins and destiny of our cosmos. Rosalind Franklin is perhaps the most emblematic icon of womens strugglefor recognition in professional life. As a female researcher, I find thefigure of Rosalind Franklin particularly inspiring of hard work and self-esteem, which are two major ingredients to vindicate the capacity of women for achievement and leadership. Mw. dr Aleksandra Biegun (Knurów, Polen, 1974) a.kbiegun@rugnl KVI, Expertise: Natuurkunde,

Elementaire Deeltjes & Velden, Natuurkunde, Nucleaire 1. The fascinating part of my research is that I could help people with a cancer disease to minimize the severe complication after irradiation. If particles used for tumor irradiation go too far inside the human body then healthy tissues are damaged. If they do not go far enough, then cancerous tissue grows again My goal would be to create a very effective device, which could verify the correct position of shooting particles inside the body during therapy and thus make the treatment better. 2. Rosalind Franklin was exposed to X-radiation doing her research on DNA, which turned out to be cancerous. In this way her and mine research are correlated It is an honor to have a position called by her name. Mw. dr Angela Casini (Firenze, Italië, 1973) a.casini@rugnl, medicinale anorganische chemie I always considered my work as a way to provide a little and humble contribution to the human understanding of chemical processes in

biological systems and, eventually, of the mechanisms of life. With this in mind, at every successful step of my research, my dream was to have the possibility to go further towards other new results. I learned of Rosalind Franklin many years ago. At that time, I would have never imagined that she could have had such an impact on my life, as the one she has indirectly now, through the program of our University dedicated to her memory. Her story represents the one of many people (women and men) who suffer from their own intelligence, integrity and, often, loneliness. Mw. dr Olha Cherednychenko, (Kiev, 1978) o.ocherednychenko@rugnl, Faculteit Rechten Onderzoeksgebieden: Europees privaatrecht, in het bijzonder Europees contractenrecht; verbintenissenrecht, in het bijzonder contractenrecht; grondrechten en privaatrecht; verbintenisrechtelijke aspecten van het financieel toezichtrecht; rechtsvergelijking . I do research in the field of European private law and comparative law. My

research theme focuses on the interplay between public and private interests in the wake of EU market integration and the Europeanization of private law. Thus, for example, the consumer’s private interest in being able to enter into a very risky financial transaction may clash with the public interest in good functioning and integration of European financial markets. My aim is to contribute to a better understanding of how to strike the right balance between public and private interests by law. Rosalind Franklin’s work path has been an inspiration to me personally because, despite everything, she was always passionately committed to her research and was pushing herself into new frontiers of science. Mw. dr Pascale Francis Dijkers (Veghel, 1972), p.fdijkers@umcgnl, Immunologie Often considered a nuisance by people in summer, the fruit fly has been incredibly useful for the understanding of human biology. Its biology is quite similar to mammals, but more simple and easier to study.

My dream is to find out how the immune system is involved in disease, using the fruit fly, and to be able to translate these findings to human biology. Rosalind Franklins research was key in three men getting the Nobel Prize for solving the structure of DNA. She was not in a very enviable position, in a work environment of men who were not used to work together with women, and commented on her looks and personality. It is admirable she managed to do as well as she did. Some decades later, things have changed: women are supported more, and RF fellowships in Groningen are a very important boost for the careers of women. Mw. dr Christine Falter (1980) c.mfalter@rugnl Faculteit Gedrag en Maatschappij Wetenschappen Expertise : Autism Spectrum Disorders, Time perception, Visuo-spatial processing I am fascinated by the fact that people with autism perceive the world in a profoundly different way from other individuals and my research aims to understand the brain processes underlying these

differences in perception. What I want to achieve is a greater understanding of the character and cause of autism and other developmental disorders in order to be able to better help affected individuals and their families. Roslind Franklin’s dedication and scientific curiosity should be a great inspiration to all of us. She is a reminder that women have a valuable contribution to science that should not be neglected. Mw. prof dr Caroline Fournet (Lyon, 1977) Associate Professor, c.ifournet@rugnl, Onderzoek: strafrecht, Vakgroep Strafrecht & Criminologie On my research: My interest in law may be traced back to my High School years when I studied the crimes perpetrated during the Second World War – only to realise that similar crimes, albeit on a different scale, in different places and against different victims, were still being perpetrated . If the enormity and abhorrence of such crimes will remain beyond all understanding, I chose to specialise in International Criminal

Law as I firmly believe that law, even if not infallible, is the adequate tool to prevent and punish these most heinous deeds. At Nuremberg, Justice Jackson stated: ‘[t]he wrongs which we seek to condemn and punish have been so calculated, so malignant, and so devastating, that civilization cannot tolerate their being ignored, because it cannot survive their being repeated’. This quote perfectly sums up why I am so passionate about international criminal law and justice. On Rosalind Franklin: Rosalind Franklin was a talented and brilliant scientist whose research – although brought to an abrupt halt by her death at the age of 37 - greatly contributed to the discovery of the structure of DNA, and this in spite of her work being used unacknowledged by other scientists. Not only does she legitimately remain as a role model for any academic engaging in research and aiming for excellence, but her story also serves as a poignant reminder of the import of ethics and of academic honesty

and integrity. Mw. dr Lidewijde de Jong (Leiden, 1974), lidewijde.dejong@rugnl Archeologie As an archaeologist I investigate the impact of the Roman empire on the lives of subject peoples in the provinces, and how this encounter between distinct cultures in the past helps us to understand similar processes in our current, globalized world. For instance, how did people navigate the strong pull towards integration into Roman culture while preserving one’s own traditions, such as religious practices or burial customs. Rosalind Franklin’s career and recognition are a telling reminder of the uphill struggle that women face in achieving a successful academic career. I am grateful for the University of Groningen for addressing this situation by offering the Rosalind Franklin Fellowships. Mw. dr Jennifer Jordan j.jordan@rugnl, Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde, Vakgebied: Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour What I hope to achieve in my research is to

understand why people act in consistent versus compensatory moral ways and then, to develop methods to help foster consistent moral behavior. My research shows that people often follow a moral action with an immoral action and an immoral action with a moral one. However, of course, we want people to act consistently moral! My collaborators and I theorize that it is changes to one’s moral self-image that account for these compensatory effects. Specifically, when people do something moral, their moral selfimage is strengthened, allowing them to relax their moral strivings And when people do something immoral, their moral self-image is threatened and then they need to do something moral to recover their moral self. Along with my colleagues, including Marijke Leliveld in the University’s Marketing Department, I am in the process of developing a scale to capture these changes in people’s moral self-image. I am honored to have a fellowship attached to Rosalind Franklin’s legacy

because she represents a woman who achieved something great, not because of her gender, but in spite of her gender; she was a leading scientist at a time when there were very few women in professional roles - let alone leaders in science. I am also proud to hold a fellowship related to Dr Franklin’s legacy because of her brilliance. I may never aspire to achieve such brilliance, nor Dr Franklin’s contribution to human understanding, but I do aspire to help pave a path for other women scientists to achieve their professional dreams - just as Dr. Franklin did Even in 2012, there are still relatively few female full professors. Mw. dr Caterina Dutilh Novaes (1976) c.dutilhnovaes@rugnl Faculteit Wijsbegeerte Expertise: Theoretische Filsosofie I love philosophy because it allows me to pursue my interests in a wide range of areas, from mathematics to history, from biology to psychology. Philosophy is the place where all disciplines meet! For years I’ve been actively involved in

promoting the position of women in philosophy and academia in general, so it is a great honor to be a Rosalind Franklin fellow. She was a truly remarkable woman who had to face incredible difficulties as a scientist, and yet she persevered and made groundbreaking discoveries; an example for all of us scientists, male and female. Mw.dr Constanza Parra (1975), c.aparranovoa@rugnl , Faculteit Ruimtelijke Wetenschappen, Planologie I am a social scientist interested in the complex relationship between human beings and nature. My research work focuses on the character of those socioecological arrangements nurturing a transition towards the construction of more sustainable societies. I dream of a world which is socially sustainable, ecologically respectful and just. On the one hand, Rosalind Franklin represents talent, intelligence, creativity and commitment to academic research. On the other hand, her life and academic career bring to mind how women have historically struggled for gender

equality and justice. best wishes Mw. dr Tamara Witschge (Beverwijk, 1977), t.acwitschge@rugnl Faculteit der Letteren, Journalistiek After working for five years on the quality of journalism and the relation between media and democracy in the UK, I am very excited to return to the Netherlands and examine the way in which the Dutch media landscape is changing. Media are of crucial importance to modern-day democracies, and the internet and other new media have allowed the public to participate in new ways. In my research I examine the extent to which the new media tools allow different groups to be heard in society, how people are informed about news and current affairs, and what types of citizenship are practiced. Rosalin Franklin: I admire her tenacity. Years after her death, we still live in a society where equality is not a given, but too often an exception. With this fellowship I can address such inequalities and aim to help establish equal access to the public domain for

different groups in society. Mw. dr Joanne van der Woude (Groningen, 1979) joanne.vanderwoude@rugnl Engels I care about colonial America because it allows us to study events, such as large-scale immigration and cultural conflict, that occur all over the world. Colonial America is a breeding ground for different ideas about colonialism, as well as originating a very important literary tradition. The initial meetings of Indians and settlers remain absolutely fascinating to me. Rosalind Franklin: Im impressed and inspired by Rosalind Franklin for her groundbreaking work on the building blocks of human beings. Its wonderful to have a fellowship with her name, so that she, years later, can get some of the academic recognition that she earned, but did not receive, during her life. Mw. dr Alexandra Zhernakova, sasha.zhernakova@gmailcom, Faculteit Medische Wetenschappen / UMCG Genomics In my Rosalind Franklin project I study how aging affects the functioning of our genes. In particular, I

am interested in age-related changes in immune senescence and in predisposition to immune-related diseases. My aim is to understand why people develop immune-mediated diseases, how is it related with immune senescence and to identify prognostic markers of these diseases. Rosalind Franklin for me is most of all an example of smart, hard working, efficient and successful researcher. It is amazing how this lady, during her rather short career in biological science, made several break-through discoveries in structure and composition of human DNA and viral RNA. Even with the fact that she was under-recognized and died so early, her contribution to science is remarkable