April 2024
Genomics in Practice: High Risk Early-Stage ER+ Breast Cancer
During this final webinar in the 'Genomics in Practice' series, Dr. Jaime Alberty, MD, FACS and Dr. William Audeh, MD, MS will review advancing knowledge through clinical trials, such as FLEX and SWOG S2206, to improve outcomes in early-stage breast cancer. REGISTER
Time to Play — Shoulder
With spring comes outside sports — from pickle ball to golf, from tennis to lacrosse — that rely on use of the shoulders. Join orthopaedic surgeon Edward McFarland as he describes the causes of shoulder injuries and what we can do about them. Event timing to be confirmed. REGISTER
OADR-ORWH Science Talks: Xist-ing Data: Why Might Autoimmune Diseases Be More Common in Women?
The purpose of the OADR-ORWH Science Talks series is to examine the state of the science in specific areas impacting research on autoimmune disease and women’s health. This session of Science Talks is focused on Xist research and will bring together experts in the field to generate discussion and identify opportunities to advance Xist research as it pertains to autoimmune diseases. Target Audience: This session is designed for a scientific audience with an interest in autoimmune disease research. The event is…
Alliance Discussion with Dr. Lori Frank, President Of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) And Katie Schubert, President & CEO Of Society For Women’s Health Research (SWHR)
Women continue to be understudied and underrepresented in health research despite meaningful reforms over the past three decades. Join Research!America on April 25 at noon E.T. for an alliance discussion featuring Katie Schubert, President and CEO of the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR), and Lori Frank, President of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM). Katie and Lori will discuss actions by the Biden Administration and Congress to confront these persistent challenges. REGISTER This event is open to the public and free to…
Breaking Barriers in Alzheimer’s Disease Series: Perspectives on Early Onset
Approximately two-thirds of Alzheimer’s disease patients are women, as well as more than 60% of their caregivers. Stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia can cause some women to dismiss symptoms as normal aging or menopausal brain fog and delay talking to their health care provider. Moreover, coverage of screening and diagnostic tests can be difficult and confusing to navigate, also contributing to delays in diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s. An early diagnosis is essential for slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, planning…
Essential Health Care Services Related to Anxiety and Mood Disorders in Women: A Workshop
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders will organize and host a public workshop to identify essential health care services related to anxiety and mood disorders in women. Invited presentations and discussions will be designed to: Identify essential health care services related to anxiety and mood disorders in women; Define essential health care services related to anxiety and mood disorders in women based on currently available evidence; Identify ways to prepare…
May 2024
VCU Health of Women 2024 | Emerging Topics in Women’s Health: Autoimmune Disease Challenge
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.
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Support for this event has been provided by Johnson & Johnson. SWHR maintains independence and editorial control over program development, content, and work products.