Women in Sleep and Breathing

At present, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are discouraging girls and women from pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by UNESCO. Although underrepresented, and often unacknowledged, female researchers have been crucial to scientific advances. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers.

Therefore, the Sleep and Breathing section is proud to shed a light on great female researchers and provide them with a platform to showcase their work and role in open science. This editorial initiative of particular relevance highlights advances in the field of Sleep and Breathing to further aid our understanding of the field.

Please note: to be considered for this collection, the first or last author should be a researcher who identifies as female.

This Research Topic is part of the "Women In" series. Other titles in this series are:

• Women in Sleep and Cicardian Rhythms

• Women in Sleep related Movement Disorders and Parasomnias

• Women in Pediatric and Adolescent Sleep

• Women in Sleep, Behavior and Mental Health

• Women in Precision Sleep Medicine

• Women in Insomnia

Topic Editor Dr. Anna May has a Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) position paid by LivaNova Inc. All other authors declare no competing interests