Author Response 1b: Challenges to Successful Research Careers in Neurology: How Gender Differences May Play a Role.

Abstract

On behalf of all of the authors, we thank Dr. Moawad for and agree with the comments on our article.1 There should be less tape, less competition, and more collaboration. We would advocate for strategies to address gender disparities to be deployed at all phases of career development because this is a cross-cutting issue that affects women in neurology at the earliest and latest stages of their careers. Policies and programs at local and federal institutions that target trainees in neurology research must go hand in hand with approaches that foster the availability and commitment of mid- and late-career scientists who can provide mentorship, training, and concrete resources necessary for success.