8.3.21 | Vaccines
Women’s Immunization Education Initiative: Preventing Infectious Diseases through Vaccinations
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.
7.21.21 | Autoimmune
More Than Skin Deep: Assessing Gaps in Care for Patients with Alopecia Areata, Atopic Dermatitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis
SWHR recently convened a diverse working group of expert researchers, health care providers, patient advocates, and policy leaders for a roundtable discussion on the health, social, and economic impacts of these conditions on women.
7.6.21 | Menopause
Menopause Preparedness: Perspectives for Patient, Provider, and Policymaker Consideration
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) published a perspective article in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause […]
6.23.21 | Genetic Screening
Expanded Carrier Screening: Eliminating Barriers to Access and Reducing Disparities
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).
6.21.21 | Genetic Screening
Noninvasive Prenatal Screening: Eliminating Barriers to Access and Reducing Disparities
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).
6.16.21 | Bone Health
Exploring the Connection Between Psoriatic Arthritis and Bone Health
More than 8 million people in the United States are living with psoriasis, a chronic immune-mediated condition where skin cells multiply 10 times faster than the normal rate.
6.15.21 | Uterine Fibroids
Congressional Briefing: Supporting Women with Fibroids Through Policy Action
SWHR hosted a virtual congressional briefing to raise awareness of policy needs to improve care for individuals with uterine fibroids, a condition that is underfunded and often overlooked in research.
6.3.21 | Autoimmune
Identifying Knowledge Gaps and Unmet Needs in Autoimmune Skin Conditions
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.
4.22.21 | Coronavirus
COVID-19 Impedes Career Progress for Women in STEMM
The COVID-19 pandemic has imperiled the careers of many women in the biomedical workforce as they face disproportionately greater caregiving responsibilities at home and related productivity losses at work.
2.16.21 | Endometriosis
Endometriosis Awareness: Empowering Patients
This SWHR webinar provides valuable insight for both patients and health care providers on opportunities to empower individuals living with endometriosis.
