At Porterhouse, as a global agency network delivering insight-driven, healthcare communications services, we understand that, to have a positive impact on the lives of patients and healthcare professionals, it’s essential to have a diverse workforce that represents the world we live in.
We take immense pride in the scientific expertise and dedication of our female employees. They play a critical role in ensuring that essential medical and pharmaceutical advancements reach the right audiences – including doctors, healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients – and make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
We are therefore proud to support International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which celebrates the contributions of women in science and the need to advance gender equality in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).
To mark the event, UNESCO, the founder of the day, is screening a documentary entitled; “Women of Science: These women who change our lives” [1]. To continue with this theme, below we highlight how our incredible women change lives.
How the women in science at Porterhouse change lives
Bridging the gap between science and healthcare
At Porterhouse, our female employees use their deep understanding of science and medicine to translate complex research into clear, accessible information. Their work ultimately helps physicians make informed decisions, ensures regulatory standards are met, and allows patients to feel empowered to take charge of their health.
Delivering accurate and effective communication
One of the most significant contributions our team makes is ensuring that medical information is not only accurate but also engaging and easy to understand. Whether through scientific publications, digital content, educational programmes or medical conferences, they simplify intricate data into digestible materials to improve patient care.
Supporting medical and pharmaceutical innovation
Our women in science play a crucial role in bringing new treatments, therapies, and medical devices to market. Working closely with pharmaceutical companies, research institutions and regulatory bodies, they help disseminate up-to-date information about drug development, clinical trials, and treatment guidelines.
In an industry that has historically been dominated by men (leading to biases and stereotypes that can influence research topics, methodologies, and conclusions), their female perspectives often shed light on issues and topics that may have been overlooked. By adding their voices to healthcare communications, insights research and publications, our female scientific experts can address gaps in knowledge that help address unmet healthcare needs.
Advocating for health equity and inclusion
Beyond sharing knowledge, our team is dedicated to advocating for health equity. They ensure that diverse populations receive accurate and culturally sensitive healthcare information, addressing disparities in treatment access and health literacy. By tailoring communication strategies to different audiences, they contribute to a more inclusive and patient-centred healthcare system.
Our commitment to excellence
At Porterhouse we recognise and celebrate the dedication and expertise of our female employees. Their work is essential in shaping the future of medical communications, translating scientific advancements into meaningful, actionable insights and having a direct impact on patient care and public health. As healthcare continues to evolve, their expertise remains at the heart of ensuring that life-saving knowledge reaches those who need it most.
If you would like to find out more about the insight-driven, healthcare communications programmes offered by our agencies, please visit porterhousemedical.com/our-approach/. Or, for opportunities to join our growing, globally acclaimed teams, please visit porterhousemedical.com/careers.
References
UNESCO. Women of Science: These women who change our lives. Available at: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/2025-international-day-women-and-girls-science. Accessed February 2025.
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