Focus on Fibroids: What Do Women Need for Better Care?
SWHR hosted a virtual panel discussion to raise awareness about research gaps and unmet needs related to diagnosis, treatment, and access to care for uterine fibroids.
SWHR hosted a virtual panel discussion to raise awareness about research gaps and unmet needs related to diagnosis, treatment, and access to care for uterine fibroids.
Women's Health Research at Yale hosts a lively discussion of how science drives discovery, how studying the biology and social experience of women makes it better, and how better science leads to better lives.
The Migraine Symposium is a free one-day educational and celebratory event hosted by the Association of Migraine Disorders that expands our understanding of migraine through expert presentations.
The 2020 NIMH Joint Alliance-Coalition for Research Progress Town Hall will bring together national advocacy groups and professional organizations with an interest in mental health research.
SWHR will convene an interdisciplinary group of researchers, clinicians, and other relevant stakeholders for a closed roundtable meeting on women's vision health.
Please join HealthyWomen for a webinar discussion based on HealthyWomen's recent survey "Women's Emotional and Physical Health Behaviors and Health Care Decision-Making During and After COVID-19."
Please join the National Menopause Foundation for a free webinar on World Menopause Day to learn from an expert how to better balance your nutritional needs at menopause.
The WAM Summit presents the latest perspectives in women's brain research, Alzheimer's prevention, and healthy aging.
Join POLITICO Live for its second town hall in the Confronting Inequality in America series to discuss the policy and public health solutions needed to solve the inequalities evident in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first installment of NIH ORWH's series "COVID-19, Intersectionality, and the Health of Women" will discuss the commentary sex and gender differences in COVID-19.
SWHR hosted a virtual public forum on the need for innovation in HPV-related disease screening and treatment for women.
To guide those with migraine in their journey toward wellness, this webinar reviews the wellness strategies outlined SWHR's Living Well with Migraine Toolkit.
SWHR convened a diverse group of basic and clinical researchers, health care providers, patients/patient advocates, and thought leaders for a closed roundtable meeting to discuss the impact of menopause on women’s health.
SWHR's webinar provides information about menopause for women and their health care providers as well as examine ways that we can individually and collectively improve the quality of life for women at this life stage.
This speaker series will amplify research relevant to the health of women and support informed decisions about research participation by diverse women.
The Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy is convening a public meeting to discuss the need for clinical research in pregnant women as well as scientific and ethical considerations for the inclusion of this complex population in clinical trials.
Stay tuned for more updates.
This SWHR webinar provides valuable insight for both patients and health care providers on opportunities to empower individuals living with endometriosis.
SWHR convened a working group of basic and clinical researchers, health care providers, patients/patient advocates, and policy leaders for a closed, two-day roundtable meeting to discuss the health, social, and economic impacts of alopecia, atopic dermatitis, and psoriatic arthritis on women.
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary working group for a closed roundtable meeting to discuss how to eliminate barriers to access and reduce health disparities related to genetic screening, with a focus on noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) and expanded carrier screening (ECS).
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary working group for a closed roundtable meeting to discuss how to eliminate barriers to access and reduce health disparities related to genetic screening, with a focus on noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) and expanded carrier screening (ECS).
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary working group for a closed roundtable meeting to discuss how to eliminate barriers to access and reduce health disparities related to genetic screening, with a focus on noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) and expanded carrier screening (ECS).
SWHR convened a working group of public health researchers and professionals, community leaders, patient advocates, and health care providers for a closed, 1-day roundtable meeting in August 2021 to discuss eliminating barriers to information and access and reducing health disparities through the development of educational materials designed to reach women as immunization recipients and decision-makers.
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary working group in September 2021 for a closed two-day roundtable meeting to discuss how to eliminate barriers to access and reduce health disparities related to treatments for infertility in women.
On October 18, 2021, SWHR hosted a virtual public forum where panelists discussed the health, social, and economic impacts of autoimmune skin diseases on women - as patients, as caregivers, and as both.
SWHR convened a diverse and interdisciplinary working group of clinical and public health researchers, health care providers, patients/patient advocates, and policy leaders for a closed, one-day roundtable meeting in December 2021, to discuss the health, social, and economic impacts of eye diseases that disproportionately affect women’s health.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6IEy-6oFrU Vision impairment is one of the most common causes of disability in the United States. More than 12 million […]
SWHR hosts a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions. This event discusses how to improve health outcomes for diseases and conditions that exclusively affect women, with a focus on cervical cancer.
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary working group to discuss scientific and policy issues around narcolepsy in women, including strategies for better symptom management and how to improve access to treatments and care.
SWHR hosts a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions. This event discusses how to improve health outcomes for diseases and conditions that differently affect women, with a focus on sexually transmitted diseases.
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary Bone Health Working Group of health care providers, researchers, patient advocates, and policy leaders for a closed, roundtable meeting in April 2022. During the roundtable, the Working Group discussed scientific and policy issues in women’s bone health, including strategies for fracture prevention in at-risk women.
SWHR hosts a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions. This event discusses how to improve health outcomes for diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect women, with a focus on bone health.
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary Lupus Working Group to discuss scientific and policy issues related to the impact of lupus on women’s health across the lifespan.
SWHR is hosting a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions. This event discusses how to improve health outcomes for diseases and conditions that differently affect women, with a focus on fertility.
The event discusses how to improve health outcomes for individuals with lupus through recognizing and addressing symptoms, comorbidities, treatment options, and barriers to accessing quality care, while highlighting the diverse experiences of women living with lupus.
The SWHR interdisciplinary Psoriatic Arthritis Working Group discussed the significant health, social, and economic impact of psoriatic arthritis on women’s health across the lifespan.
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary Autoimmune Policy Working Group to discuss policy needs and opportunities as they relate to women’s autoimmune and immune-mediated diseases and conditions across the lifespan.
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary Alzheimer’s Disease Policy Working Group of policy experts, researchers, clinicians, and patient advocates for a closed, roundtable meeting in August 2022 to discuss policy needs and opportunities as they relate to improving health and quality of life outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias for women.
SWHR is hosting a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions. This event discusses how to improve health outcomes for diseases and conditions that exclusively affect women, with a focus on ovarian cancer.
This event discusses how to improve health outcomes through recognizing and addressing symptoms, comorbidities, treatment options, and barriers to accessing quality care, while highlighting the diverse experiences of women during and after the menopause transition.
The Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) is pleased to announce a new program, Galvanizing Health Equity Through Novel and Diverse Educational Resources (GENDER) R25 (RFA-OD-22-015). The […]
https://youtu.be/mbZsXgIjSk8 Approximately 54 million Americans have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis and bone fracture. Risk […]
SWHR hosted a fireside chat to share educational information about the impact of prenatal screening on maternal and infant health. The event discussed how to reduce barriers to care and improve health outcomes through patient education, patient provider communication, and informed consent.
SWHR is hosting a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions. This event discusses how to improve health outcomes for diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect women, with a focus on breast cancer.
This event discussed how to improve health outcomes for individuals with psoriatic arthritis through recognizing and addressing symptoms, comorbidities, treatment options, and barriers to accessing quality care, while highlighting the diverse experiences of women across the lifespan.
SWHR hosted a webinar to share educational information about narcolepsy, including diagnosing, treating, and managing care, and to highlight the experiences of women living with narcolepsy.
During this SWHR town hall event, heard from speakers about how individuals across communities can take steps to prepare for Alzheimer's and how organizations and policymakers alike are taking steps to improve Alzheimer's outcomes and reach diverse and underserved communities.
This event discussed how to improve health outcomes for individuals with psoriatic arthritis through recognizing and addressing symptoms, comorbidities, treatment options, and barriers to accessing quality care, while highlighting the diverse experiences of women across the lifespan.
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary HPV Vaccine Education Working Group of public health researchers and professionals, community leaders, and health care providers to discuss how to eliminate barriers to HPV vaccine confidence, access, and uptake through the development of educational materials designed to reach women.
The event discusses how to improve health outcomes for individuals with lupus through recognizing and addressing symptoms, comorbidities, treatment options, and barriers to accessing quality care, while highlighting the diverse experiences of women living with lupus.
During this congressional briefing and national webinar, panelists explored certain areas of research where the exclusion of these groups has resulted in an inability to support them, how federal research investments could improve outcomes, and where there is opportunity—both at the legislative and regulatory level—moving forward.
In this webinar, panelists reviewed coverage and access issues that could negatively affect those with autoimmune diseases and conditions, the tenants of prior authorization and step therapy, discuss the role these policies can play in patient outcomes and on providers, and how current policies could be modified to better serve individuals.
SWHR is hosting a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions. This events will discuss how to improve health outcomes for diseases and conditions that differently affect women, with a focus on heart disease.
During this congressional briefing and national webinar, designed specifically for—but not limited to—members of the 118th Congress, panelists reviewed the state of PRGLAC, the PRGLAC recommendations and their implementation status and the current legislative and regulatory landscape.
Hot Topics from Biology of Sex Differences Session on May 10 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT is part […]
SWHR hosted a virtual public forum to share educational information about the HPV vaccine and highlight diverse perspectives on the value of the HPV vaccine in cancer prevention.
During this special web event, SWHR will bring together representatives from academic journals for a conversation about what they are doing to elevate the importance of sex differences research and how the journals are approaching policies related to reporting on sex and gender in research studies.
SWHR is hosting a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions. This events will discuss how to improve health outcomes for diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect women, with a focus on Alzheimer's.
During a special conversation, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert, MPP, CAE will sit down with SWHR Founder and Board Member Florence Haseltine, PhD, MD to discuss SWHR’s role in passing the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 and the progress that has been made in women’s health research since that time.
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease that affects more than 200 million women worldwide. Endometrial lesions tend to form in […]
The MichBio Showcase will bring together industry professionals, thought leaders, and changemakers from all life sciences sectors with patients and […]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is organizing a research workshop entitled “Health and Aging Trajectories: Shared and Competing Risks and […]
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will be holding its first annual Science Fair on Capitol Hill. The Fair will […]
Mental health conditions are the MOST COMMON complication of pregnancy and childbirth, and the LEADING CAUSE of maternal mortality. Learn […]
The National Health Council invites you to join for a webinar on weight management and health on Thursday, October 19th […]
While vaccines remain the best protection against severe illness from COVID-19 and have helped reduce the number of infections and […]
The National Institute on Aging’s Division of Aging Biology will host the workshop, Long-Term Effects of Pregnancy on Aging, in […]
The health equity landscape is shifting, and we must too. Amgen’s 10th Annual Health Equity Summit will explore a decade […]
SWHR hosted an Instagram Live event with a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) expert to share educational information and discuss the benefits of the flu vaccine for women and their families, with a focus on pregnant populations.
SWHR is hosting a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions, with special a focus on cancer and healthy aging.
Join for an insightful webinar as we review Phase One of the initiative titled Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement (BEAM), […]
Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on the Assessment of NIH Research on Women’s Health for […]
Ovarian cancer has a high mortality rate, and its cause and prevention strategies are being researched. Gynecologic oncology surgeon Rebecca […]
During this exclusive conversation, Dr. Clayton will provide her insights into the current challenges and opportunities within women’s health. This event will also tee up Women’s Health Research Day.
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about […]
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about […]
In this one-hour webinar, ACOG members on the front lines of the crisis will shed light on ongoing challenges facing […]
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about […]
Equity and representation in science matter more than ever, and the Rosalind Franklin Society continues its mission to recognize, foster, and […]
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about […]
More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths could be prevented, and yet in the U.S., the number of women dying after […]
Achieving WHAM's 3Not30 Goals: a series of five virtual roundtables focused on how WHAM and our partners will accelerate research, […]
The Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (IRINAH) program was created to develop, adapt, and test the effectiveness of […]
This is part of the AAMC Maternal Mental Health Learning Series. Screening for perinatal mood disorders is critically important and often […]
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about […]
SWHR hosts this virtual public forum to discuss the impact of endometriosis on women’s health and to highlight persistent gaps in diagnosis and treatment.
Join the host on Feb. 2, 2024 for the 10th annual Healthy Hearts for Women Symposium! The event will begin […]
Join Executive Director Nakela L. Cook, M.D., MPH, and other PCORI leaders for an information-rich webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 7, […]
RHIS provides a platform that enables the industry to collectively improve reproductive health outcomes across both male and female sectors. […]
https://youtu.be/z2kly5I87sA Ischemic heart disease (IHD) refers to the reduced blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart, usually caused by […]
SWHR convened an interdisciplinary Obesity Policy Working Group of health care providers, researchers, patients and patient advocates, and health care […]
Please join the Cardiometabolic Health & Obesity in Women: AMWA Stakeholder Summit, which will take place on February 29, 2024 in […]
In light of International Women’s Day, Concept Foundation is hosting its second webinar in the Accelerating Innovation for Mothers (AIM) […]
The Migraine World Summit is back for its 9th annual virtual event. Join over 150,000 viewers living with migraine uncover […]
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) aims to galvanize the innovator, investor, researcher, and patient advocate communities to understand women’s health […]
Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on the Assessment of NIH Research on Women’s Health for […]
As you may have seen in The Guardian, Fortune, and Forbes, the McKinsey Health Institute’s latest report in collaboration with the World Economic […]
Pregnancy is accompanied by important physiological and affective changes due to strong hormonal surges. Among other things, pregnancy induces lasting […]
This workshop will explore the relationship between medications and obesity, including medications that are used to treat obesity, state of […]
Join experts, gerontologists and thought leaders from diverse fields to drive innovative solutions in aging as they celebrate innovation and […]
The WHRC is partnering with the Women’s Health Research Institute and the Gynecological Cancer Initiative to hold a collaborative Trainee Research Presentation (TRP) taking […]
Help us celebrate Phyllis Greenberger's accomplishments and lifetime commitment to women's health! Listen to what inspired Phyllis to publish her […]
The purpose of the OADR-ORWH Science Talks series is to examine the state of the science in specific areas impacting […]
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will organize and host […]
The Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with support […]
The hosts are pleased to invite you to join ATA Nexus 2024 Annual Conference, taking place May 5-7 in Phoenix, […]
Part of the OSSD Annual Meeting This event is taking place on Sunday, May 5 at 12:10-2:05 p.m. CET, in-person […]
This is the annual meeting for the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD). The OSSD 2024 Annual Meeting […]
The SWHR Emerging Scholars in Women’s Health Research Award is given to trainees whose abstracts submitted to the OSSD Annual Meeting demonstrate research excellence in addressing important knowledge gaps in health and disease areas that disproportionately, differently, or exclusively affect women.
Join us for the VCU Health of Women Conference 2024 SWHR Pre-conference Symposium! This symposium will discuss the impacts of autoimmune diseases on women’s health across the lifespan, with special emphasis on pregnancy and maternal health, caregiving/parenting.
The Vivian W. Pinn Symposium honors the first full-time director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research […]
The Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with support […]
The National Academies will host a hybrid public workshop on May 20, 2024, to explore opportunities to improve racial and […]
The National Academies Committee on Research Priorities for Preventing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias will host a public […]
The Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with support […]
ENDO 2024, taking place June 1-4 in Boston, MA, is the signature annual meeting in endocrinology. World-renowned speakers gather to […]
The Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with support […]
https://youtu.be/r0B42UjE6i4 Approximately two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease patients are women, as well as more than 60% of their caregivers. Stigma surrounding […]
The Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with support […]
This year’s event emphasizes the importance of a person-centered approach to vision health interventions, research, communications, and care. Being seen […]
Chronic health conditions are the leading causes of illness and death in the United States, but impact women and men […]
Dr. Brooke Aggarwal, Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences in the Division of Cardiology at Columbia University Medical Center in New […]
The Women’s Health Therapeutics & Diagnostics Summit presents the ultimate platform to combine forces across biotech and biopharma, showcasing the […]
Beyond the Lesion: Charting New Paths is the second event of NIH Women’s Health Roundtable Series, which focuses on important women’s […]
The Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics Technology (RADx® Tech) Advancing Cures and Therapies and ending ENDOmetriosis diagnostic delays (ACT ENDO) Challenge […]