Motion · S5M-19467 · 17 Oct 2019
Dr Sarah Martins da Silva, Named in the 100 Women 2019 List
The motion
That the Parliament warmly congratulates the University of Dundee academic, Dr Sarah Martins da Silva, on being named by the BBC in its list, 100 Women 2019, which highlights the work of inspiring and influential women from across the globe; notes that Sarah, who is an honorary consultant gynaecologist with NHS Tayside based at Ninewells Hospital, works as a senior lecturer in reproductive medicine at the University’s school of medicine and leads pioneering research focused on male infertility issues, sperm biology and drug discovery to try to stop women being subjected to unnecessary and invasive fertility treatments; notes that she features on the list alongside prominent campaigners, such as the climate change activist, Greta Thunberg, and the US congresswoman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; considers that Sarah's inclusion in the list is well-deserved; wishes her continued success in her career, and hopes that this recognition will be an inspiration to many people, including girls and young women considering careers in academia and health.
Supporters (17)
- Finlay Carson Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 17 Oct 2019
- Peter Chapman 17 Oct 2019
- Bill Kidd 17 Oct 2019
- Richard Lyle 17 Oct 2019
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 17 Oct 2019
- Alexander Stewart 17 Oct 2019
- Annie Wells 17 Oct 2019
- Jeremy Balfour 18 Oct 2019
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 18 Oct 2019
- Rachael Hamilton Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 21 Oct 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 21 Oct 2019
- Gil Paterson 21 Oct 2019
- Maurice Corry 22 Oct 2019
- Jamie Greene 22 Oct 2019
- Maureen Watt 22 Oct 2019
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 24 Oct 2019
- Ruth Maguire 29 Oct 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.