4.14.23 | Policy
“Research Initiatives to Fortify the Health of Women in Populations with Health Disparities:” A Presentation by Dr. Webb Hooper
Monica Webb Hooper, PhD, Deputy Director of NIMHD addressed members of the SWHR Policy Advisory Council to discuss NIMHD’s research framework, work within women’s health, and how NIMHD is working to cultivate a diverse scientific workforce.
4.4.23 | Research and Clinical Trials
Hot Topics from Biology of Sex Differences Session
Hot Topics from Biology of Sex Differences Session on May 10 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT is part […]
3.31.23 | Autoimmune
Final Policy Brief of Four-Part Series Shines Light on Need for Diversity Within Autoimmune Clinical Trials
Recognizing the significant impact that diversity has on the nation's ability to improve autoimmune outcomes and advance health equity, SWHR developed the policy brief, “The Need for Diversity in Autoimmune Disease Research Trials.”
3.31.23 | Autoimmune
The Need for Diversity in Autoimmune Disease Research Trials
While the United States has made progress to close the gaps that have resulted from the historical exclusion of women […]
3.13.23 | Autoimmune
Latest Policy Brief Highlights State of Federal Autoimmune Disease Research and Need for Continued Prioritization
The SWHR policy brief, "Prioritizing Federal Research on Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases and Conditions," discusses the state of autoimmune disease research at the federal level.
3.13.23 | Autoimmune
Prioritizing Federal Research on Autoimmune and Immune-Mediated Diseases and Conditions
Autoimmune diseases are estimated to affect anywhere between 23.5 and 50 million Americans, and recent evidence has shown that the […]
2.23.23 | Research and Clinical Trials
PWHR & SWHR Pre-Conference Symposium From Cells to Society: Research and Advocacy to Advance Mature Women’s Health
The Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) is proud to announce a Pre-Conference Event by PWHR and SWHR! […]
2.10.23 | Policy
The Role of Diversity in Science and NIH’s Recent Efforts to Create a Culture of Inclusion
Dr. Marie Bernard, NIH Chief Officer for Scientific Workforce Diversity spoke to SWHR Policy Advisory Council members about diversity’s impact on science, the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for DEIA, COSWD’s recent efforts, and the NIH UNITE Initiative.
1.18.23 | Maternal Health
PRGLAC Then and Now: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
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.
