WISH-net was developed in 1999 with the support of the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) to serve as a mentoring resource for girls and women of all ages who are interested in the sciences and/or healthcare. The ORWH, established in 1990, serves as the focal point and catalyst for research on women's health at the NIH and also has a mandate to foster the participation and advancement of women in biomedical careers. In light of this mandate, the ORWH is proud to present WISH-net as a mentoring vehicle for stimulating and sustaining interest in scientific careers among school-age girls; encouraging women who are pursuing scientific study in college, doctoral programs, or post-doctoral fellowships or training; and supporting the commitment of women who are working in biomedical fields.
The ORWH is pleased to recognize Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research (PRIM&R), under the leadership of Executive Director Joan Rachlin, for its involvement in the development of this site. Special thanks to Educational Programs Manager Bridget Gardner for spearheading redesign of the current WISH-net site. Thanks also to Anitha Matthew, Diana Lemly, Nam Nguyen, and Sheila Viswanathan, who as interns at PRIM&R researched, compiled, and created WISH-net and associated materials; Web Designer, Scott Bazydlo; Web Consultant, Sara Cyr; Deputy Director Kimberly Hensle; and NIH Contractor/Program Analyst, Abhijit Ghosh, whose efforts resulted in WISH-net becoming a reality.
It is our hope that WISH-net will inspire women, both young and old, to pursue their visions of science careers and make them successful realities.
Vivian W. Pinn, M.D.
Associate Director for Research on Women's Health
Director, Office of Research on Women's Health
National Institutes of Health |
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