Dr Simone Cuff is the Wales Representative in the BSI Member Representative Forum and a Research Integrity Auditor at Frontiers.
Why did you choose a career in science?
I wanted to be an explorer, and the world had run out of geography about 100 years previously. Science, and immunology in particular, encompassed whole swathes of unexplored territory. How could I resist?
What’s your current focus at work?
Something else entirely! I defend the scientific record from fraud and other practices by investigating potential research integrity breaches at a large publisher.
What’s your favourite part of your job?
My colleagues. They are some of the most intelligent, principled people I know and I’m proud to be one of them.
Why is gender equity important to you?
Because there are structural aspects in science careers that have clearly contributed to gender inequity. If we can identify and address them in a clear, unbiased way, we can increase equity – not just for women – but also for other marginalised groups who aren’t as big a percentage of the population.
What would you say to women and girls who are looking to have a career in science?
What are you waiting for?