6.22.18
Spurring Innovation in Endometriosis Through Policy Changes
SWHR brought together three leading endometriosis experts for a congressional briefing to discuss the current state of endometriosis research as well as identify policy needs to improve a woman’s diagnosis, treatment, and access to care.
6.12.18
Sex Matters: Addressing the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Gap
To prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease, scientists need to better understand how the disease differs between women and men, according to a paper published June 12 in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.
5.25.18
Biology of Sex Differences Journal Welcomes New Editor-in-Chief
Jane F. Reckelhoff, PhD, of the University of Mississippi Medical Center took the helm as editor-in-chief of Biology of Sex Differences, a publication of SWHR and the official journal of the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences.
5.13.18
Why We Need Diversity in Research — And How You Can Help
During National Women’s Health Week, you can help create a healthier future for generations to come. How? By sharing a bit of your time and information with the research community.
5.8.18
SWHR Founder Remembers Rep. Louise Slaughter
In this retrospective published May 4 in Science, Dr. Florence Haseltine remembers the trailblazing congresswoman Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) who fought for women's rights.
5.2.18
SWHR Celebrates Achievements in Women’s Health at Awards Dinner
The Society for Women’s Health Research celebrated advancements in women’s health and honored three remarkable women for their contributions to the field on Tuesday night at SWHR’s 28th Annual Awards Dinner.
4.19.18
Jenelle Krishnamoorthy Elected to SWHR Board of Directors
SWHR announced the election to its Board of Directors of Jenelle S. Krishnamoorthy, PhD, associate vice president for global policy, communications and population health at Merck.
4.16.18
SWHR to Honor Three Visionary Women at Annual Awards Dinner
SWHR will honor Janet Woodcock, MD, of the Food and Drug Administration, Christi Shaw of Eli Lilly and Co., and Colleen Conway-Welch, PhD, of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing with the Health Visionary Award at its 28th Annual Awards Dinner on May 1 at the InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf.
4.13.18
Experts Identify Challenges in Endometriosis Research and Patient Care
SWHR brought together a group of patients, clinicians, researchers and other relevant stakeholders for a daylong roundtable meeting to identify unmet needs and knowledge gaps in endometriosis.
3.22.18
SWHR Applauds Congress for Supporting Funding for NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health
SWHR commends Congress for recognizing the valuable role of NIH's Office of Research on Women's Health in the FY18 spending bill by calling for funding that reflects the office's important mission.
