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September 2023
Health and Aging Trajectories: Shared and Competing Risks and Resiliencies
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is organizing a research workshop entitled “Health and Aging Trajectories: Shared and Competing Risks and Resiliencies for Chronic Diseases Associated with Aging” on September 28 and 29, 2023. The workshop was developed through a collaboration between staff from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute of Aging (NIA), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and the NIH Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives/Office of…
The State of Real-World Evidence Policy 2023
Convened by the Duke-Margolis Real-World Evidence Collaborative, this public convening will provide a venue for reviewing recent Collaborative activities, real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) policy developments, and promising future applications of RWD/RWE. Discussion will focus on the role of master protocols for RWE, evaluating real-world efficacy in patient subgroups, and the generation of more practically relevant evidence by leveraging RWD. Learn more. REGISTER
October 2023
Research Priorities for Preventing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Meeting #1
The National Academies Committee on Research Priorities for Preventing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias will host a public session on October 2, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. This provisional committee was formed to support a new consensus study focused on examining the current state of biomedical research aimed at preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) and identifying research priorities and opportunities to catalyze advances across the field. During this public session, representatives…
PCORI Science Fair
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will be holding its first annual Science Fair on Capitol Hill. The Fair will feature PCORI-funded research projects on a variety of topics, including telehealth, sickle cell disease, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and older adults. You are invited to stop by anytime between 11 am – 1 pm to check out the displays and talk to the researchers about their work. Lunch will be provided. Please register if you want to receive materials from the Fair; registration…
2nd Endo Black Award Gala
The upcoming 2nd Endo Black Award Gala takes place on Sat., October 14, 2023 at the College Park Marriott in College Park, MD. Endo Black Inc. remains committed to raising awareness about the challenges faced by African American women and women of color living with endometriosis. This special event aims to benefit the community through advocacy, education, and the recognition of individuals working tirelessly within the endometriosis community. Objectives: Advocating for African American women affected by endometriosis. Creating a safe…
75th Anniversary of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Reception
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Constituency Group is hosting a reception on Capitol Hill October 17, 2023 to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This event will celebrate the NHLBI’s long history of research accomplishments and improving public health, and will feature remarks from key NIH leaders, including NHLBI Director Dr. Gary Gibbons, Members of Congress and leaders of the Constituency Group organizations. If your organization would like to be…
On My Heart: Women Share Personal Journeys with Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women (and men) in the United States, accounting for nearly 500,000 deaths in U.S. women each year. Despite its impact, a significant number of women are not aware that cardiovascular disease is a major health risk. During this joint webinar hosted by the Society for Women’s Heart Research and WomenHeart, hear from women about their personal journeys with heart disease, including what their diagnosis and treatment journeys have entailed, how they…
December 2023
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. The Policy Advisory Council is a forum for industry, nonprofit, and other health care stakeholders to partner with SWHR to support emerging scientific research and public policy that will improve women’s health. Council members will have an opportunity to work collaboratively to develop policy positions, promote research, and create materials designed benefit women’s health. LEARN MORE
March 2024
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. The Policy Advisory Council is a forum for industry, nonprofit, and other health care stakeholders to partner with SWHR to support emerging scientific research and public policy that will improve women’s health. Council members will have an opportunity to work collaboratively to develop policy positions, promote research, and create materials designed benefit women’s health. The 2024 meeting dates are: March 13, 2024 June 26, 2024 September 18, 2024 December…
June 2024
SWHR Policy Advisory Council Meeting
SWHR’s Policy Advisory Council will meet for its quarterly closed-door meeting. The Policy Advisory Council is a forum for industry, nonprofit, and other health care stakeholders to partner with SWHR to support emerging scientific research and public policy that will improve women’s health. Council members will have an opportunity to work collaboratively to develop policy positions, promote research, and create materials designed benefit women’s health. The 2024 meeting dates are: March 13, 2024 June 26, 2024 September 18, 2024 December…