Medizinische Fakultät

Prof. Dr. Eva Segelov

Direktorin und Professorin Department of Clinical Research (DCR)

Sitem-Insel
Freiburgstrasse 3
3010 Bern
www.dcr.unibe.ch

My life/work motto:

Stand up for what you believe

My research:

Clinical trials of all types and descriptions, especially Investigator Initiated trials (IIT). New models of trials; translational research using trial biospecimens; patient involvement in clinical research design and conduct; global oncology. Academic Oncology clinical practice in my former roles.

My particular skills/experiences:

Mentoring junior researchers; multidisciplinary engagement; creating networks and collaborations. Improving global cancer care in my role as Associate Editor, JCO Global Oncology

My measures to promote diversity:

Research into gender equality- not only for researchers but patients and diseases/ outcomes according to gender; advocating for structured measures to address equity and diversity; educating about unconscious bias

My recommendations for young female researchers on the academic career path?

Be unapologetically yourself; seek a good mentor and a great career/life coach; resist sacrificing your family/ outside life