Curious Debates – Women in Science

May 26, 2026, 18:00
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                                , 19:30

What do the brain, cancer, and the batteries of the future have in common?

Join us for the next installment of the CURIOUS DEBATES – Women in Science event, this time in beautiful Levoča. We have an evening full of inspiring conversations with three exceptional Slovak female scientists who are changing the way we understand the world around us through their research.

We will talk about:• the functioning of the human brain and neurological diseases• modern cancer research and new treatment possibilities• future technologies in the field of batteries and energy

We will also open discussions on the role of women in science, the career paths of researchers, everyday life in a scientific environment, and what drives scientists to discover new things.

Speakers:• Prof. MUDr. Zuzana Gdovinová, CSc., FESO, FEAN – expert on nervous system diseases• PharmDr. Radka Michalková, PhD. – researcher in experimental oncopharmacology• Assoc. Prof. RNDr. Andrea Straková Fedorková, PhD. – physical chemist and expert on future battery technologies

The event is free, but registering a spot is essential – https://vedanadosah.cvtisr.sk/podujatie/zeny-vo-vede-zvedave-debaty-levoca/.

The event is organized by the National Center for the Popularization of Science and Technology in Society at CVTI SR as part of the series of science popularization discussions CURIOUS DEBATES.

Master Paul's Square 54, Levoča