SWHR is dedicated to ensuring the appropriate inclusion of pregnant and breastfeeding women in research and advocates for progress and equity in clinical research.
BlogSWHR cohosted the National Conference on Women’s Health Research with University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus’ Center for Women’s Health Research (CWHR), titled “Sex Differences Across the Lifespan: A Focus on Metabolism.”
BlogTo 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.
BlogBy Bria Fitz, SWHR Public Policy Fellow On April 24, 2024, the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) and the […]
BlogDisaggregating clinical trial data by sex and gender could ultimately help us understand and respond to disparities in vaccination more quickly.
BlogLeading women’s advocacy organization collaborates with Responsum Health to solicit women’s perspectives in order to create a uniquely impactful digital toolkit.
BlogSWHR President and CEO Katie Schubert writes that supporting the health of women across the health span includes supporting women at work. “Employers have a unique opportunity to drive advancements in women’s health, and employee benefits are an important piece of this puzzle.”
BlogThe winter 2022 SWHR Eye Health Network meeting discussed gender diversity in ophthalmology and challenges for women working in eye health.
BlogSWHR launched the Women’s Health Equity Initiative during the 2022 Annual Awards Gala, aims to engage communities on solutions to improve women’s health equity.
BlogWhile it is unclear what makes someone more at risk for an autoimmune disease, constructs, such as race and ethnicity, and social determinants of health, including education level, income, and other socioeconomic measures, are known to have an impact on health outcomes.