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Maeve Bannister

Career blocks for female scientists put under scrutiny

Numerous career barriers are pushing female researchers out of the sector, a survey shows. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Gender discrimination, ageism and lack of job security are among the obstacles causing many female science researchers to exit the sector prematurely.

It's estimated Australia could lose up to 40 per cent of its cancer research workforce unless changes are made to address gender equality

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