February 2023
Public meeting: FDA Rare Disease Day 2023
FDA will host Rare Disease Day, a virtual public meeting, on February 27, 2023, 9:00 am – 4:45 pm ET, in global observance of Rare Disease Week. This year’s theme is “Intersections with Rare Diseases – A patient focused event.” Participants will have the unique opportunity to: Hear directly from the FDA on initiatives to advance medical product development for rare diseases. Engage with the FDA to provide your perspectives as a patient, caregiver or family member. Understand considerations and…
International HPV Awareness Day 2023 Seminar Series
The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program is hosting a series of four virtual seminars leading up to International HPV Awareness Day on March 4, 2023. Register for one seminar or the entire series. If you have questions, please email PreventHPV@stjude.org. The vision and mission of the St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program are founded on the principle of HPV vaccination as an important cancer prevention tool. The program's vision is a world free of HPV cancers. The program's mission…
Virtual Rare Disease Week 2023: February 28-March 2
Check out 5 ways to participate with the EveryLife Foundation For Rare Diseases Virtual Rare Disease Week 2023 from home! Register to receive links to view livestreams of select events and other online Rare Disease Week activities by clicking the button below. Events include: View the virtual Rare Artist Gallery opening on February 28th at 12:00 pm ET and the Rare Disease Documentary on February 28th at 7:00 pm ET. Watch the livestream of the Legislative Conference to learn more…
International HPV Awareness Day 2023 Seminar Series
The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program is hosting a series of four virtual seminars leading up to International HPV Awareness Day on March 4, 2023. Register for one seminar or the entire series. If you have questions, please email PreventHPV@stjude.org. The vision and mission of the St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program are founded on the principle of HPV vaccination as an important cancer prevention tool. The program's vision is a world free of HPV cancers. The program's mission…
March 2023
International HPV Awareness Day 2023 Seminar Series
The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program is hosting a series of four virtual seminars leading up to International HPV Awareness Day on March 4, 2023. Register for one seminar or the entire series. If you have questions, please email PreventHPV@stjude.org. The vision and mission of the St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program are founded on the principle of HPV vaccination as an important cancer prevention tool. The program's vision is a world free of HPV cancers. The program's mission…
International HPV Awareness Day 2023 Seminar Series
The St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program is hosting a series of four virtual seminars leading up to International HPV Awareness Day on March 4, 2023. Register for one seminar or the entire series. If you have questions, please email PreventHPV@stjude.org. The vision and mission of the St. Jude HPV Cancer Prevention Program are founded on the principle of HPV vaccination as an important cancer prevention tool. The program's vision is a world free of HPV cancers. The program's mission…
Research!America Alliance Discussion with Caroline Montojo, Dana Foundation President
Caroline Montojo, President of the Dana Foundation, will discuss her vision for a future in which brain science benefits from and reflects society. REGISTER
WOMEN’S HEALTH SEMINAR SERIES 2022/2023
The Women’s Health Seminar Series will feature multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training and mentorship for attendees including students across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social factors in women’s health and their effects on women’s health outcomes. Each seminar will feature 45 minutes talks followed by an interactive question and answer period. The series is open…
Mind the Gap: Hormonal Contraceptives and Brain Health
In this virtual conference series, the Women's Health Research Cluster will be hosting bi-weekly events including two keynote talks, four symposia, trainee mentor sessions, guest workshops and a roundtable discussion where attendees will co-create create a blueprint for future research on hormonal contraceptives. You are invited to join all of these gatherings, or pick and choose which ones you want to attend. This virtual conference series will dig into unique aspects of hormonal contraceptives and the examined effects of these…
The IMPROVE Awardee Workshop
In Fiscal Years (FY) 2020 and 2021, NIH awarded over $20 million to support 58 projects through the Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) initiative to rapidly improve understanding of and mitigation strategies for the leading causes of pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated morbidity, from pregnancy through up to one year postpartum. The IMPROVE Awardee Workshop brings together researchers and clinicians supported by NIH IMPROVE funding in FY2020 and FY2021 to share their work and progress to date. Workshop participants will: Share research results…
Women and Autoimmune Disease | 30 Years of the NIH Revitalization Act
June 2023 will mark the 30th anniversary of the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993, which established guidelines for the inclusion of women and minorities in all NIH-funded research. WHAM is excited to recognize the anniversary of this historic Act by hosting a series of virtual (and in-person) events throughout the year, exploring what’s changed, what hasn’t, and where we need to go next. Despite some advances in our understanding of certain areas of women and autoimmune disease in the last…
HHS HIV Summit
Join the HHS Office on Women’s Health (OWH) and the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP) for a virtual summit focusing on federal efforts, clinical perspectives, and community efforts to address the HIV epidemic on March 15, 2023, from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM ET. This summit will align National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in one conversation. REGISTER
The Role of Federal Agencies in Supporting Women with Autoimmune Diseases and Conditions
During this national webinar, panelists discussed how different U.S. public health and research agencies support women with autoimmune diseases and conditions and which resources within these agencies can help women navigate their autoimmune journey.
WOMEN’S HEALTH SEMINAR SERIES 2022/2023
The Women’s Health Seminar Series will feature multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training and mentorship for attendees including students across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social factors in women’s health and their effects on women’s health outcomes. Each seminar will feature 45 minutes talks followed by an interactive question and answer period. The series is open…
Research!America Alliance Discussion with Yvette Seger, Deputy Director, Public Affairs | Director, Science Policy | Director, Strategic Scientific Program Advancement, FASEB
Attendees will be joined by Yvette Seger, Deputy Director, Public Affairs | Director, Science Policy | Director, Strategic Scientific Program Advancement at FASEB (Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology) to discuss RFIs/NPRMs and how to respond to them. REGISTER
Maternal Mental Health (MMH) FORUM
The Maternal Mental Health (MMH) FORUM is where cross-sector change agents convene, take in cutting-edge and critical content, and network with colleagues who are also working to close gaps in maternal mental health. REGISTER
Global Perspectives on Endometriosis
An estimated 1 in 10 women are affected by endometriosis. A chronic condition with a variety of symptoms, there is no one size fits all approach for patients. Join this event for a discussion on global diagnosis and treatment trends for endometriosis with SRC-accredited providers on Wednesday, March 22nd at 10:30 am EST. This webinar is open to everyone, including medical professionals, people experiencing endometriosis or those that just want to learn more. REGISTER
Research!America Alliance Discussion with Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is joining us for a candid conversation about the opioid crisis. Where are we on the arduous path to ending this crisis? How is public and private sector-fueled research contributing? Join us with your questions and insights. Your participation will add value to a conversation focused on a battle our nation and the global community can, and must, win. REGISTER
Will Canada’s HPV prevention plan be on track with WHO 2030 elimination targets?
Presenters: Marc Steben MD, CCFM, FCFM Co-President, HPV Global Action Chair, Canadian Network on HPV Prevention Board Member, International Papillomavirus Society Nancy Durand MD Associate Professor, Dept ObGyn, University of Toronto Dept Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Moderator: Amélie McFadyen M.A. Sexology Chief Executive Officer, HPV Global Action/VPH Action Globale Objectives: Enumerate reasons why Canada is at risk of not reaching the 2030 screening targets for elimination of cervical cancer Present actions on what Canada can do NOW…
Inclusive Participation in Clinical Research Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to improve implementation of evidence-based best practices to increase inclusive participation in clinical research, with discussion on: How to implement these practices Challenges to overcome Lessons learned Workshop topics are organized by stage in the research process: Before the study During the study After the study Day 2 includes a special session featuring representatives from the different entities involved in supporting and conducting clinical research, such as academia, pharma, community-based organizations, and federal agencies.…
Mind the Gap: Hormonal Contraceptives and Brain Health
In this virtual conference series, the Women's Health Research Cluster will be hosting bi-weekly events including two keynote talks, four symposia, trainee mentor sessions, guest workshops and a roundtable discussion where attendees will co-create create a blueprint for future research on hormonal contraceptives. You are invited to join all of these gatherings, or pick and choose which ones you want to attend. This virtual conference series will dig into unique aspects of hormonal contraceptives and the examined effects of these…
Inclusive Participation in Clinical Research Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to improve implementation of evidence-based best practices to increase inclusive participation in clinical research, with discussion on: How to implement these practices Challenges to overcome Lessons learned Workshop topics are organized by stage in the research process: Before the study During the study After the study Day 2 includes a special session featuring representatives from the different entities involved in supporting and conducting clinical research, such as academia, pharma, community-based organizations, and federal agencies.…
April 2023
WOMEN’S HEALTH SEMINAR SERIES 2022/2023
The Women’s Health Seminar Series will feature multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training and mentorship for attendees including students across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social factors in women’s health and their effects on women’s health outcomes. Each seminar will feature 45 minutes talks followed by an interactive question and answer period. The series is open…
WOMEN’S HEALTH SEMINAR SERIES 2022/2023
The Women’s Health Seminar Series will feature multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training and mentorship for attendees including students across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social factors in women’s health and their effects on women’s health outcomes. Each seminar will feature 45 minutes talks followed by an interactive question and answer period. The series is open…
May 2023
Women and Cancer: 30 Years of the NIH Revitalization Act
June 2023 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Congressional Act of 1993, that established guidelines for the inclusion of women and minorities in all NIH-funded research. WHAM is excited to recognize the anniversary of this historic Act by hosting a series of virtual (and in-person) events throughout the year, exploring what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what needs to change in the future. Despite some advances in our understanding of certain areas of women and cancer in the last 30…
VCU Health of Women 2023
The Health of Women 2023 is designed with many experts in mind. VCU has crafted an agenda following their valued approach of addressing women's health across the life span and will address the challenges and nuances of sex and gender medicine throughout the conference. This virtual event caters to the learning needs of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals focused on women’s health in family practice, internal medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology. Learn more…
The Power Panel
For generations there has been a stigma surrounding menstrual health issues. The Power Panel is working to erase the stigma. Join us to learn how the conversation is changing. Together we can make a difference. REGISTER
#SWHRtalksHPV: Vaccination for Cancer Prevention
SWHR hosted a virtual public forum to share educational information about the HPV vaccine and highlight diverse perspectives on the value of the HPV vaccine in cancer prevention.
June 2023
NMQF/SHC Webinar | Lupus Chats
Join us for a conversation about lupus including disparities in diagnosis and care, access to care, clinical research, available treatment options and more. Moderator: Akeia Blue, MPH, MS, Health Communications Director, National Minority Quality Forum. Akeia Blue is a public health communicator with over six years of experience in delivering multicultural marketing, health literacy and culturally competent communications for non-profit and government organizations. Prior to joining NMQF, Akeia's work at health-focused public relations and marketing agencies gave her the opportunity…
A Conversation on the Elevation of Sex and Gender in Publishing Academic Research
During this special web event, SWHR will bring together representatives from academic journals for a conversation about what they are doing to elevate the importance of sex differences research and how the journals are approaching policies related to reporting on sex and gender in research studies.
Putting Our Heads Together: Diagnostic Innovations for Alzheimer’s Disease
SWHR is hosting a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions. This events will discuss how to improve health outcomes for diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect women, with a focus on Alzheimer's.
Reflecting on 30 Years of The Revitalization Act: A Conversation with SWHR’s Founder
During a special conversation, SWHR President and CEO Kathryn Schubert, MPP, CAE will sit down with SWHR Founder and Board Member Florence Haseltine, PhD, MD to discuss SWHR’s role in passing the NIH Revitalization Act of 1993 and the progress that has been made in women’s health research since that time.
Blindness and Glaucoma Webinar
Please join Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind as they discuss blindness and glaucoma with expert presenters, Elena Sturman, the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Glaucoma Foundation and Dr. Aakriti Shukla, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center. REGISTER
REVITALIZE Summit, Celebrating 30 years of Females in Clinical Trials
Join FemHealth Insights for a 1-day virtual Revitalize Summit to explore the role of government in the advancement of women's health. Hear from industry leaders on the present state and future of clinical trial development and analysis, alternative forms of research funding, and reimbursement strategies with payors and federally funded programs. Through keynotes, panels, and networking, explore how technological advancements are changing the way healthcare for females is built, delivered, and reimbursed. Who is attending? This is a great…
July 2023
Menopause Wellness at Work: An Instagram Live Conversation
During this SWHR Instagram Live event, leaders from SWHR and Let's Talk Menopause discuss menopause wellness at work.
Breast Cancer Screening Science Is Changing
According to the CDC, about 264,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women each year in the United States. When detected early, breast cancer can have a five-year survival rate of 99%, but when detected at a late stage and after it has spread to other parts of the body, five-year survival is under 30%. And yet, despite the great outlook if detected early, breast cancer is being diagnosed late and killing thousands of people who could have survived. During the Find It Early Webinar,…
Knowledge is Power: How Federal Policy Can Impact Uterine Health
Join for an in-depth conversation with leading health equity and women’s health experts as they discuss the impact of uterine fibroids on women’s lives and how we can all begin to dismantle the stigma surrounding the condition through transformative federal policymaking that promotes awareness, education and research. Speakers: Nisha Thanawala, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Congresswoman Yvette Clarke Tanika Gray Valbrun, Founder, The White Dress Project Sateria Venable, Founder and CEO, Fibroid Foundation Mia Keeys, Director of Federal Affairs, Hologic…
August 2023
The Impact of Menopause on Women at Work: A Fireside Chat
In recognition of Labor Rights Week, SWHR hosted a webinar to discuss the challenges that women experiencing menopause symptoms face in the workplace and explore strategies that employers and supervisors can implement to improve workplace environments for midlife and postmenopausal women.
September 2023
Fibroid Summit 2023
You’re invited to join Fibroid Summit 2023 - an annual virtual event that brings together four distinguished researchers, each specializing in unique facets of fibroid growth, development and management. This summit is more than just presentations. Viewers will have the opportunity to interact directly with the experts! After each presentation, the floor will open for a Q&A session. Bring your questions, curiosities, and concerns, and get answers straight from the leading minds in the field. Whether you're someone affected by…
The Urgency to Treat Cardiovascular Disease in Women and Children
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an urgent national crisis that requires renewed attention as the number of cardiovascular deaths is on the rise after decades of decline. While the broad impact of CVD is recognized as a serious problem, women with the condition often go underdiagnosed and undertreated as compared to men — and nearly half of women are unaware that CVD is their leading cause of death. And while CVD is often associated with aging, for many individuals it can…
Health and Aging Trajectories: Shared and Competing Risks and Resiliencies
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is organizing a research workshop entitled “Health and Aging Trajectories: Shared and Competing Risks and Resiliencies for Chronic Diseases Associated with Aging” on September 28 and 29, 2023. The workshop was developed through a collaboration between staff from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute of Aging (NIA), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and the NIH Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives/Office of…
The State of Real-World Evidence Policy 2023
Convened by the Duke-Margolis Real-World Evidence Collaborative, this public convening will provide a venue for reviewing recent Collaborative activities, real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) policy developments, and promising future applications of RWD/RWE. Discussion will focus on the role of master protocols for RWE, evaluating real-world efficacy in patient subgroups, and the generation of more practically relevant evidence by leveraging RWD. Learn more. REGISTER
October 2023
Research Priorities for Preventing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Meeting #1
The National Academies Committee on Research Priorities for Preventing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias will host a public session on October 2, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET. This provisional committee was formed to support a new consensus study focused on examining the current state of biomedical research aimed at preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) and identifying research priorities and opportunities to catalyze advances across the field. During this public session, representatives…
Moms in Crisis: Maternal Mental Health and the U.S. Maternal Mortality Crisis
Mental health conditions are the MOST COMMON complication of pregnancy and childbirth, and the LEADING CAUSE of maternal mortality. Learn about maternal mental health conditions, including how to talk about these issues with pregnant and postpartum people. Speaker: Adrienne Griffin, MPP, Executive Director, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance REGISTER
Improving Patient Care
Health care can be costly, hard to navigate and difficult to access for many Americans. On Thursday, Oct. 19 at 9:00 a.m. ET, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and other stakeholders join Washington Post Live for conversations about the U.S. health-care system, the cost of prescription medication and ways to improve the patient experience. REGISTER
NHC Weight Management and Health Webinar
The National Health Council invites you to join for a webinar on weight management and health on Thursday, October 19th from 1:00-2:00pm ET. Effective weight management is a critical component of optimal health for all, but especially those with chronic diseases and disabilities. NHC is uniquely positioned to lead on this issue as we sit at the crossroads of patients and patient advocacy groups, providers and treatment developers and innovators. This webinar will focus on the importance of weight management…
Protecting Those Most At-Risk: Timely Access to COVID-19 Treatments
While vaccines remain the best protection against severe illness from COVID-19 and have helped reduce the number of infections and deaths from the virus, the recent uptick in cases and concerns about an increase this fall highlight the fact that COVID-19 is not gone, and millions of Americans continue to face a higher risk of severe illness from the virus. In addition to being up to date on vaccinations, antivirals are an important and effective tool to reduce the severity…
On My Heart: Women Share Personal Journeys with Heart Disease
Click the image above or this link to play the YouTube video recording. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women (and men) in the United States, accounting for nearly 500,000 deaths in U.S. women each year. Despite its impact, a significant number of women are not aware that cardiovascular disease is a major health risk. During this joint webinar hosted by the Society for Women’s Heart Research and WomenHeart, hear from women about their personal journeys…
Efforts to Advance Menopause in the UK: A Conversation with the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee
SWHR spoke with two members of the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee about what inspired this report, what they discovered, how the government responded to their report, and whether there were any lessons learned that could be applied to other countries, including the United States.
November 2023
Amgen’s 10th Annual Health Equity Summit
The health equity landscape is shifting, and we must too. Amgen’s 10th Annual Health Equity Summit will explore a decade of organizational and industry progress towards addressing health care disparities, the pivotal role of national and community partnerships, and most importantly, the work still left to be done. Hear from expert panelists discuss current trends and best practices that have fueled Amgen activities to date and provide a guidepost for how they can continue to make an impact on this…
IVI-MDD Value Model: Evaluating Treatments for People with Major Depressive Disorder
The IVI-MDD Value Model is an open-source simulation model that people with MDD, researchers, payers, and employers can use both to understand the economic impacts of MDD and to test new methods in health technology assessment (HTA). 1:00-2:00 PM ET Learn about the background and purpose of the model, areas for which IVI is seeking input, and a demonstration. 2:00-2:30 PM ET Hosts will focus on technical aspects of the model, including challenges, rationale for the model structure, and a…
Menopause Stories From Black Women and the Doctors Who Listen to Them
Did you know Black women enter menopause earlier and have longer lasting, more intense menopause symptoms? More hot flashes and night sweats (lasting up to 7-10 years), worse sleep, more clinical depression, increased hypertension—all with a greater impact on their lives. Unfortunately, your doctor may not know these facts either. Black women are the least likely to leave their doctor’s office with a prescription for hormone therapy or another effective treatment. What will it take for doctors, researchers, the media—indeed,…
Defend Together: A Conversation about Flu Vaccines and Pregnancy
SWHR hosted an Instagram Live event with a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) expert to share educational information and discuss the benefits of the flu vaccine for women and their families, with a focus on pregnant populations.
Clearing the Air About Lung Cancer in Women
SWHR is hosting a series of public forums to share educational information about the importance and value of innovative diagnostics throughout the lifespan and across disease states and conditions, with special a focus on cancer and healthy aging.
Let’s Talk: Reproductive Justice, Fertility and IVF
Join Birth in Color RVA for a conversation around who gets to start a family in our society and why it is important to improve and ensure equitable access to these aspects of healthcare. Guests include: Kenda Sutton-EL, Executive Director, Birth in Color RVA, Representative Jillian Gilchrest (D-CT), and Karla Torres, Senior Human Rights Counsel, Center for Reproductive Rights. REGISTER
Military Families & Maternal Mental Health Webinar
In this webinar, you will learn about the lived experience, advocacy work, and policy recommendations that uplift and address the unique perinatal mental health challenges that military and veteran mothers, birthing people, and their families face and what we can do to support them. REGISTER
Sex As a Biological Variable (SABV) Policy and Sex-Inclusive Research: Making Progress, Taking Stock, and Visioning the Future
This Webinar is a special meeting of the NIH Sex and Gender in Health and Disease (SGHD) Scientific Interest Group (SIG) sponsored by the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health. The SGHD SIG aims to explore the influences of sex (as a biological variable) and gender (as a social construct) on health and disease across the lifespan. The SIG aims to promote the dissemination of research and foster potential interdisciplinary collaborations among NIH scientists who work on or are…
December 2023
Measuring What Matters: Highlights from Phase One of the Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement Initiative
Join for an insightful webinar as we review Phase One of the initiative titled Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement (BEAM), jointly led by The National Committee for Quality Assurance and Reproductive Health Impact: The Collaborative for Equity and Justice. BEAM aims to create, test, and implement quality measurement strategies that reshape the healthcare system toward achieving birth equity. In this webinar, speakers will: Provide an overview of the BEAM initiative Discuss Phase One environmental scan and key stakeholder interview findings…
January 2024
Strategy to Prevent Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer has a high mortality rate, and its cause and prevention strategies are being researched. Gynecologic oncology surgeon Rebecca Stone will address the role of the fallopian tube in a new prevention strategy. REGISTER
Are You There Doctor? It’s Me Menopause.
Most medical providers still don’t know enough about perimenopause and menopause. This isn’t surprising when considering that 80 percent of ob-gyns (ob-gyns!) lack menopause training. So, when women seek medical treatment for significant menopausal symptoms, nearly three-fourths are left untreated. This means we often have no choice but to grab the reins of our own menopause health. There are few better doctors to give us a head start than Dr. Robin Noble, a practicing gynecologist for over 20 years with…
Us vs. HPV Week
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about the HPV virus, its disease consequences, prevention, and management. Embracing participants from all walks of life and backgrounds, they are energized by the goal of “All-of-Us” working together to launch our “power-full” cancer initiative. Us vs HPV is a one-week series of webinars, social media campaigns, local events and more to promote awareness about HPV and HPV-related diseases. Organized by…
Opportunities in Women’s Health: A Fireside Chat Congressional Briefing with ORWH Director Clayton
During this exclusive conversation, Dr. Clayton will provide her insights into the current challenges and opportunities within women’s health. This event will also tee up Women’s Health Research Day.
Us vs. HPV Week
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about the HPV virus, its disease consequences, prevention, and management. Embracing participants from all walks of life and backgrounds, they are energized by the goal of “All-of-Us” working together to launch our “power-full” cancer initiative. Us vs HPV is a one-week series of webinars, social media campaigns, local events and more to promote awareness about HPV and HPV-related diseases. Organized by…
Access in Crisis: Maternal Health Awareness Day Webinar
In observance of Maternal Health Awareness Day, ACOG will host a live webinar featuring people who are navigating and working to mitigate the maternal and reproductive health care access crisis in the United States. In this one-hour webinar, ACOG members on the front lines of the crisis will shed light on ongoing challenges facing those seeking and providing maternal and reproductive health care. Experts in maternal health will speak on navigating workforce shortages, the realities of practicing in rural or historically…
Maternal Health Awareness Day Webinar
In this one-hour webinar, ACOG members on the front lines of the crisis will shed light on ongoing challenges facing those seeking and providing maternal and reproductive health care. Experts in maternal health will speak on navigating workforce shortages, the realities of practicing in rural or historically underserved areas, and work being done to understand the maternal mortality crisis and advocate for solutions. You’ll also hear firsthand accounts from physicians who have seen their patients denied care that they need…
Us vs. HPV Week
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about the HPV virus, its disease consequences, prevention, and management. Embracing participants from all walks of life and backgrounds, they are energized by the goal of “All-of-Us” working together to launch our “power-full” cancer initiative. Us vs HPV is a one-week series of webinars, social media campaigns, local events and more to promote awareness about HPV and HPV-related diseases. Organized by…
Reimagining the Future for Reproductive Health: Where do we go from here?
As the fifth and final webinar of the reproductive health webinar series, this session will leverage the expertise and insights from leaders in the field to reimagine a new future forward for reproductive health and rights. REGISTER
Inspiring Women Transforming Science
Equity and representation in science matter more than ever, and the Rosalind Franklin Society continues its mission to recognize, foster, and advance the critical contributions of women and underrepresented minorities in science. This annual year-end conference highlights the innovators and changemakers with unique experiences and leadership. Join the host for this two-day complimentary virtual event (January 25th and January 26th) showcasing dynamic leaders. Speakers will again present an panel of prestigious leaders in science, and a panel to highlight the unique…
Us vs. HPV Week
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about the HPV virus, its disease consequences, prevention, and management. Embracing participants from all walks of life and backgrounds, they are energized by the goal of “All-of-Us” working together to launch our “power-full” cancer initiative. Us vs HPV is a one-week series of webinars, social media campaigns, local events and more to promote awareness about HPV and HPV-related diseases. Organized by…
Informational Webinar: What’s New with the Improve Native American Health NOFOs?
The Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (IRINAH) program was created to develop, adapt, and test the effectiveness of health-promotion and disease-prevention interventions in Native American populations. Three Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) were developed to support this program: R01, PAR-23-298; R21, PAR-23-299; and R34, PAR-23-285. Webinar goals: Explain the goals and objectives of the NOFOs Highlight what is new with the IRINAH NOFOs relative to prior IRINAH NOFOs, including the addition of an R34 mechanism and nonresponsiveness criteria…
Empower Health Center Staff to Raise Awareness about Maternal Health Warning Signs: Tap Into the CDC Hear Her Campaign
More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths could be prevented, and yet in the U.S., the number of women dying after pregnancy is rising. Join Dr. Wanda Montalvo, Director, Evidence-Based and Integration Strategy at NACHC, Dr. Lisa Hollier the Senior Medical Advisor on the Maternal Mortality Prevention Team in the Division of Reproductive Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Brittany Behm from the CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health for an eye-opening discussion that challenges health centers to…
How WHAM’s 3Not30 Goals Will Reshape Women’s Health
Achieving WHAM's 3Not30 Goals: a series of five virtual roundtables focused on how WHAM and our partners will accelerate research, innovation, and investment in women's health in the next three years. Join the first dialogue in our series, "How WHAM's 3Not30 Goals Will Reshape Women's Health," to discuss the state of women's health today and the goals we have set for the next three years. REGISTER
Screening & Treating Maternal Mental Health Conditions: Understanding & Utilizing the New Clinical Practice Guidelines from ACOG
This is part of the AAMC Maternal Mental Health Learning Series. Screening for perinatal mood disorders is critically important and often the first step towards having a conversation about proper treatment with a health care provider. Depression and anxiety in the perinatal period effect on average 1 in 5 birthing persons with rates more than doubled for birthing persons of color. For this webinar, the speakers will discuss the new ACOG clinical practice guidelines published in June – Screening and Diagnosis…
Us vs. HPV Week
The National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to educating clinicians and the public about the HPV virus, its disease consequences, prevention, and management. Embracing participants from all walks of life and backgrounds, they are energized by the goal of “All-of-Us” working together to launch our “power-full” cancer initiative. Us vs HPV is a one-week series of webinars, social media campaigns, local events and more to promote awareness about HPV and HPV-related diseases. Organized by…
Elevating Endometriosis to a Public Health Crisis
SWHR hosts this virtual public forum to discuss the impact of endometriosis on women’s health and to highlight persistent gaps in diagnosis and treatment.
February 2024
PCORI 2024 & Beyond Webinar
Join Executive Director Nakela L. Cook, M.D., MPH, and other PCORI leaders for an information-rich webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 2 pm (ET) to learn what’s in store for 2024, including upcoming funding opportunities, and how you can get involved with PCORI. During this 30-minute webinar, you will hear about funding announcements for patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) as well as engagement and dissemination and implementation projects. You’ll also learn about ways to share your experience and knowledge…
Surprising Tips to Reduce Heart Disease
The American Heart Association says cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Cardiologist Sabra Lewsey outlines the role of genetics and our environment in heart disease and shares surprising tips to reduce heart disease. Event timing to be confirmed. REGISTER
Heart to Heart: A Chat About Heart Disease Risk in Women
https://youtu.be/z2kly5I87sA Ischemic heart disease (IHD) refers to the reduced blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart, usually caused by plaque buildup in the arteries surrounding the heart. IHD is also known as coronary artery or coronary heart disease. IHD is a leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet there are significant awareness gaps about the impacts of IHD in women. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), IHD is the cause of…
3Not30 Roundtable Series: Women’s Heart Health
WHAM's 3Not30 Roundtable Series features five virtual dialogues focused on how we can accelerate research, innovation, and investment in women's health. Join us in this conversation on women’s heart health, exploring the current landscape of the number one killer of women, and the goals we have set forth for transformative change in women’s health in the next three years. Moderator: Carolee Lee, CEO & Founder, WHAM Featuring: Jennifer Hall, PhD, Chief of Data Science, American Heart Association Jayne Morgan, MD,…
Unveiling the Hidden Burden: Gender Disparities in Obesity Exposed
SWHR is convening an interdisciplinary Obesity Policy Working Group of health care providers, researchers, patients and patient advocates, and health care policy leaders for a closed, roundtable meeting in February 2024. During the roundtable, the Working Group will discuss the impact of obesity on women’s health, with an particular emphasis on the impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease, health care costs, and related health disparities. Following the roundtable, the Working Group will support SWHR in developing a call to action…
Trailblazers in Health Equity and Oral Health
ORWH and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) are hosting a panel discussion titled Trailblazers in Health Equity and Oral Health in honor of Black History Month. This hybrid event will feature a panel discussion on health disparities and the documentary "Someone Else's Shoes." Join hosts for an insightful dialogue as they honor the legacy of medical and dental professionals who were Black and advanced progress toward healthcare equity. This hybrid event will take place at the…
“Can I Buy a Noun”
Understanding Brain Fog, Forgetfulness, and Other Mind Lapses in Perimenopause and Menopause Sixty percent of women report cognitive difficulties, including “brain fog” during menopause. Many describe their struggle to retrieve common words or be as productive as they were previously. Others feel like their brain jumps from one thing to another or that they are less “sharp” because their thoughts/memories now flow more slowly. All of these symptoms intensify when people feel stressed or anxious. Dr. Neill Epperson will speak…
Getting at the Heart of Needs in Women’s Heart Health
This American Heart Month, SWHR hosted a webinar to review the burden of heart disease in women in the United States and will launch SWHR’s Heart Health Policy Agenda.
March 2024
Accelerating Innovation For Mothers (AIM) Webinar: Breaking the Gender Bias
In light of International Women’s Day, Concept Foundation is hosting its second webinar in the Accelerating Innovation for Mothers (AIM) webinar series, on 5 March. Under the AIM GENDER umbrella, hosts will discuss the need to break the gender bias in biomedical research, and spark conversation about including pregnant women in clinical trials. REGISTER
Migraine World Summit
The Migraine World Summit is back for its 9th annual virtual event. Join over 150,000 viewers living with migraine uncover the latest research on how to best manage migraine, straight from leading experts. Register for free at MigraineWorldSummit.com. Hear from a wide range of migraine experts, including members of the SWHR Migraine Working Group: Rashmi B. Halker Singh, MD, FAHS, FAAN, Associate Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Arizona Amaal J. Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN, Neurologist, Mayo Clinic, Arizona Dawn C.…
Sprint for Women’s Health Proposers’ Day
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) aims to galvanize the innovator, investor, researcher, and patient advocate communities to understand women’s health challenges better, take action, and spur innovation. ARPA-H commits $100 million towards transformative research and development in women's health as part of a new request for solutions (RFS) funding opportunity. The funding announcement will kick off with a virtual Proposers’ Day on March 6, 2024 at 11 a.m. ET. Researchers and innovators can learn more about the Sprint for Women’s Health, ask…
Assessment of NIH Research on Women’s Health: Meeting 3
Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on the Assessment of NIH Research on Women’s Health for a public session as part of the committee’s third meeting. The meeting will focus on the state of women’s health research as well as stakeholder perspectives. A portion of the meeting (4:00-5:00pm EST) will be reserved for public comments from individuals or organizations. If you would like to share your or your organization’s perspective at the meeting, email WomensHealthResearch@nas.edu and we will…
Closing the women’s health gap: The $1 trillion opportunity
As you may have seen in The Guardian, Fortune, and Forbes, the McKinsey Health Institute’s latest report in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, Closing the women's health gap: A $1 trillion opportunity to improve lives and economies, has sized the health and economic returns of investing in women’s health. Even though women live longer on average, they also spend 25% more time in poor health than men, and most of this health burden happens during their working years. McKinsey found a $1 trillion…
Webinar: A New Blueprint – Establishing a Research Agenda for Equitable, High-Value Care
In this era of ongoing disruptions and transformation in health care, understanding the key priorities and challenges is crucial to providing care that is both high-value and equitable. Join hosts for a must-see one-hour webinar as we explore and shape the future of health services research with a comprehensive research agenda focused on advancing high-value, equitable health care. This session will guide you through the process of crafting the research agenda and its guiding framework, the parameters for developing the…
Inspiring Inclusion: Celebrating Women in Health Care and Advocacy
Join Expecting Health as they explore the significance of including women in health research and discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in advocacy, all while recognizing, celebrating, and bringing awareness to International Women’s Day. Hear from SWHR at the webinar! SWHR Chief Science Officer Dr. Irene O. Aninye is speaking on this panel. REGISTER
Specificity of changes and importance of maternal well-being during pregnancy
Pregnancy is accompanied by important physiological and affective changes due to strong hormonal surges. Among other things, pregnancy induces lasting changes in the mother's brain structure and function; in particular, women lose grey matter. These important changes in the brain, which begin during pregnancy and persist for at least two years after delivery, are said to prepare the mother for the demands of caring for her baby. However, since these changes occur in the regions involved in social interactions, such…
Walking on Pins and Needles
More than 20 million people in the U.S. are estimated to have some form of peripheral neuropathy that can be caused by diabetes, chemotherapy and other health conditions, and can result in motor, sensory and autonomic nerve damage. Neuromuscular expert Ahmet Hoke defines peripheral neuropathy and discusses ways to diagnose and treat it. Event timing to be confirmed. REGISTER
Genomics in Practice: High Risk Early-Stage ER+ Breast Cancer
During this first of three webinars in the 'Genomics in Practice' series, Dr. Jaime Alberty, MD, FACS and Dr. William Audeh, MD, MS will review the latest MammaPrint + BluePrint data, clinical utility, and case studies focused on improving outcomes for Black Women with ER+ early-stage breast cancer. REGISTER
Medications and Obesity: Exploring the Landscape and Advancing Comprehensive Care: A Workshop
This workshop will explore the relationship between medications and obesity, including medications that are used to treat obesity, state of the science around the safety and efficacy of medications in people with overweight or obesity, medications that may cause changes in body composition and weight status, and medications used to treat obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. The workshop will focus on lived experiences and attention to weight bias and stigma, and will also address the implications of pharmacotherapy for obesity on…
The Impact of Menopause on Women at Work: A Guide Conversation
SWHR hosts this webinar to discuss the challenges that women experiencing menopause symptoms face in the workplace and explore strategies that employers and supervisors can implement to improve workplace environments for midlife and postmenopausal women.
You & Your Brain: The Truth About Sleep
We all know quality sleep is essential for overall health, affecting both our physical and mental functioning. To put it simply, without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly, with sleep deficiency linked to many chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, dementia and Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, most adults — especially women from mid-life on — experience difficulty sleeping at some point in their lives, and for many, sleep quality can get worse with age. Learn from leading experts…
Genomics in Practice: High Risk Early-Stage ER+ Breast Cancer
During this second of three webinars in the 'Genomics in Practice' series, Dr. Jaime Alberty, MD, FACS and Dr. William Audeh, MD, MS will review the latest MammaPrint + BluePrint data, clinical utility, and case studies focused on identifying ER+ early-stage breast cancer patients for neoadjuvant CT. REGISTER
Trainee Research Presentation: Clinical Research
The WHRC is partnering with the Women’s Health Research Institute and the Gynecological Cancer Initiative to hold a collaborative Trainee Research Presentation (TRP) taking place on Wednesday March 27th, from 1-3 pm PST. This hybrid event will focus on research that falls under our Applied theme—therapies and treatments that improve women’s health—to showcase research on clinical applications related to women’s health and/or sex differences research. TRP sessions feature rapid-research presentations by undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral trainees about their research projects. They are an excellent opportunity to join…
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