Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation’s Post

In celebration of #WorldHealthDay, our CEO Emma Banks shared her thoughts on the significance of putting women's perspectives in the spotlight and breaking down gender biases in media representation 👏 Read the full article 👇 #WomenInPharma #LifeSciences #PharmaInnovation

Women's health innovation is gaining momentum, but significant challenges remain. According to SVB's Innovation in Women's Health Report, the women's health sector received record investment in 2023 across a variety of focus areas. However, women have faced challenges in accessing quality healthcare due to sex and gender biases, as well as a lack of representation in medical research. This often leads to delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, or undertreatment. To resolve these systemic issues and improve outcomes, more concerted efforts are needed to fund innovation, accelerate commercialization, and ensure accessible solutions reach women everywhere. This is why we are incredibly proud of our partner, Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), for investing in this space, beginning with their Sprint for Women's Health!

Happy Women's Health Awareness Week! As a women-owned/led enterprise with deep healthcare roots, we cannot think of a better way to kick it off than highlighting our recent research study entitled Mosaic of Women's Whole Health in partnership with Resonate. Check out their recent blog that highlights some key findings from the report. https://hubs.li/Q02wXcnW0

🔍 Did you know? ORWH, in partnership with the The National Institutes of Health institutes, centers, and offices; federal agencies; community partners; and the public, has developed a strategic plan focused on advancing research on the health of women. This comprehensive plan recognizes the importance of diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the complex factors influencing #WomensHealth. Stay informed about the latest developments in women’s health research as we work towards improved outcomes for all women. https://bit.ly/4aaIq3B

What does Women’s Health Month mean to YOU? 💜 Comment below!   Confluent Health CEO, Kristi Henderson, is here to ignite the conversation! Hear from a variety of members within our team as we celebrate and empower women to take charge of prioritizing their health.    #NWHM #ConfluentHealthFamily #womenshealthmonth

SAVE THE DATE! 📅 Tuesday, November 5, 2024 ⏰ 12:00-13:00 CET Webinar: "Feminist Approaches to Global Health Policy: Perspectives, Pathways and Germany's Role". #Women, #gender #minorities, and marginalized populations often face numerous barriers in accessing essential #health services, including #prevention, early #detection, #diagnosis, and optimal #care. In a world where health #disparities persist, a #feministglobalhealth policy can address systemic #inequities and design health programs that benefit everyone, ensuring #healthforall, worldwide. Join the webinar on Feminist Approaches to Global Health Policy organized by Global Health Hub Germany. 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/dqhkKnDh The invited speakers will explore the principles, challenges, and practical applications of feminist global health policy and discuss real-world examples of its implementation. Ellen Kuhlmann, Lisa Hoffmann, Shirin Heidari, Elizabeth Kayanga, Hannah Eger. Goethe-Universität Frankfurt a. Main, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GENDRO.ORG, Integrated Disabled Women Activities - IDIWA #GlobalHealth, #WomensHealth, #GenderEquality, #HealthPolicy, #HealthForAll.

This week, 2-8 September, marks Women’s Health Week — an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the health of women everywhere. Women’s Health Week 2024 observes a central theme of ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’, something Li-THRED Research Assistant Ella Plant believes is a reflection of the importance of being willing to listen to what women are saying in order to ensure that every woman can have access to the right healthcare for her. “Minimising the stigma surrounding so many women’s health issues is also vital,” says Ella. “These discussions make it possible for women to learn about themselves and their bodies to be able to identify when something might be a concern, but also to know what their options are. “If we advocate for women’s health by having open conversations, sharing stories, and really listening to women’s experiences, then we can empower women to make the right choices for themselves.” #YourVoiceYourChoice #WomensHealthWeek2024

Oct 2 I’ll be on panel with Andrea Pfeifer CEO AC Immune, chair Global BHP BrainTrust; #Time100Health entrepreneur Carolee Lee CEO Women's Health Access Matters at #LausanneXI conference on transforming #Alzheimers prevention, treatment, care. We’ll explore critical intersection between scientific advances & urgent need for investment in women’s health innovations. Together, we can build a healthier future for women everywhere!

And we're off! 🚀 The Women's Digital Health Summit kicks off with the first panel of the day - Why Defining Women's Digital Health Matters. Moderated by Ann Garnier and featuring Aparna (Amy) Divaraniya, PhD, Shelly Lanning, Mary Jacobson, MD and Kate Steinle. Key takeaways & discussion points include: 🗨 Often women's health conditions outside of family building are hardly spoke about, for example menopause which every woman who makes it to later age will go through. 🗨 There is a lot of false advertising and messaging in the women's health space, and we need to work to prevent this and give messages about women's health that are clinically validated. 🗨 Fundraising reminds a key challenge in this space, especially robust funding for established start ups. From an investor perspective there is a lot of room for women's digital health technologies and so this could easily change. #womenshealth #womensdigitalhealth #wdh2024

It is a privilege to be a part of an important journal that offers FREE access to evidence based clinical pearls in women’s health - from pregnancy to management of fibroids, PCOS and menopause, this journal covers for most up to date literature in women’s health. This latest supplement is written by two of my esteemed colleagues - Dr Brown and Dr Mills! A great read!