Female scientists concerned about Ukraine ‘brain drain’ after millions flee war

"After the victory, we will have to rebuild the country. It should be smart, prominent young people who should do it."

Olena Pareniuk (left) and Kataryna Shavanova are two Ukrainian scientists (Olena Pareniuk/Kateryna Shavanova/PA)

Two Ukrainian scientists have described the importance of being a role model for girls interested in a career in their field and expressed concern over their country’s “brain drain” as young people flee the war.

Olena Pareniuk studies bacteria in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone while Kateryna Shavanova is a biologist who works on the efficiency of agriculture.