Women have unique health needs, and most diseases and conditions affect women differently than men.
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is the thought leader in promoting research on biological sex differences in disease and improving women’s health through science, policy, and education. We are eliminating imbalances in health care for women.
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Biological differences between the sexes exist, from a single cell to the entire body. SWHR is bringing attention to sex and gender differences in health and disease in order to address unmet needs and research gaps in women’s health.
What we’re doing
Stay informed on progress in women’s health research and learn more about the exciting work we do.
Resources: Women’s Health and Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is placing burdens on women that negatively affect their physical, mental, and economic health. SWHR is committed to raising awareness about how COVID-19 impacts women.
SWHR Names Kathryn Schubert as President and CEO
SWHR announced the hiring of Kathryn G. Schubert, MPP, as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer, effective April 27, 2020.
SWHR Reschedules Annual Awards Dinner for October
After careful consideration, SWHR has rescheduled our 30th Anniversary Annual Awards Dinner from April 30 to October 22 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
