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This annual event celebrates achievements, advancements, and innovations in women’s health by recognizing leaders in the field. Sponsorships, tables, and single tickets are available each spring.

Individual gifts allow you to support  our mission through several avenues, as a cash gift, securities, donor-advised fund, or planned gift.

Secure your legacy today by leaving a lasting impact through a legacy gift. Join us in advancing women’s health for generations to come.

SWHR science and policy initiatives examine knowledge gaps and identify directions for future innovation in diseases and conditions that disproportionately or differently affect women. Explore these programs here.

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is a national nonprofit that promotes women’s health through science, advocacy, and education. Founded in 1990, we lead the industry in researching biological sex differences to improve health outcomes across women’s lifespans. Learn more about us here: swhr.org/about.

No. We do not currently conduct clinical or lab studies. Instead, we advocate for female and minority inclusion in clinical trials and push for federal policies that require Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) in research.

No. We do not currently fund any research or community health initiatives.

Our Programs team manages recruitment for our working groups, roundtables, and public events based on specific strategic needs. If you are an expert interested in participating, please contact us at science@swhr.org.

We currently do not recruit participants for clinical trials or other research. Please visit ClinicalTrials.gov to find active studies.

Yes. We invite researchers to submit findings regarding conditions that exclusively, differently, or disproportionately affect women to help us close gender gaps in care. We will review and may use these findings to advance our work.

Donate: These investments accelerates our vision to make women’s health mainstream. You can securely give online through the SWHR Donation Page.

Amplify: Share our free educational resources, toolkits, and fact sheets with your personal and professional networks.

Advocate: Use our tools to contact your elected officials about women’s health policy. Download our guide, From Awareness to Action: A Guide to Women’s Health Advocacy.

Yes! SWHR is always collecting personal health stories to help inform our work of improving women’s health. Sharing your experience helps us identify policy gaps, educate other women, and inform health care providers. Submit your personal health or caregiving story at swhr.org/shareyourstory and you may have the chance to be featured on SWHR channels.

Yes. All SWHR resources are free and publicly available. You may print, cite, or repost our formatted resources digitally, provided you give clear attribution to SWHR. For syndication questions, contact communications@swhr.org.

No. SWHR’s resources are intended to serve as educational and informational purposes only. SWHR materials are never intended or implied to serve as a substitute for medical or professional medical advice. SWHR does not make medical, diagnostic, or treatment recommendations, nor does it endorse or promote specific screening or diagnostic tests. Always confirm the health information you receive and consult a qualified health care professional to determine individual needs. SWHR will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from use of its resources.

Learn about our organizational partnerships and collaborations on our Strategic Partnership and Community Partnerships pages. If you have additional questions, contact development@swhr.org