Research advancements and women's participation in the field of health studies
In a recent webinar, two renowned researchers, Francesca E Duncan and Bronwyn Graham, shared insights into the field of women's health and reproductive sciences.
Francesca E Duncan, co-director of the Center for Reproductive Science and an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University, US, discussed her work on reproductive age, particularly focusing on the menopause and women's biological clock. She leads a research program focused on understanding the cellular mechanisms of how aging impacts reproductive potential.
Duncan is passionate about educating the next generation of leaders in the reproductive sciences. She emphasised the importance of addressing the historical exclusion of women from biomedical research and its detrimental consequences. Studies, she pointed out, have often been based on male anatomy, considering hormones as confounding variables. However, she noted that this situation is starting to change due to the efforts of researchers and medical professionals.
Bronwyn Graham, the director of the Centre for Sex & Gender Equity in Health & Medicine at the George Institute for Global Health, UK, and a professor in the School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney, Australia, delivered a pre-recorded presentation on her research on female sex hormones and mental health. Graham is a clinical psychologist and behavioral neuroscientist, focusing on improving women's mental health. Her team has led policy changes to improve the quality of medical research and healthcare by accounting for the influence of sex and gender on health outcomes.
Graham's research focuses on the effects and novel discoveries of female sex hormones on mental health. She highlighted the need for more research in this area to close the knowledge gaps in women's health. The webinar aimed to provide insights into what needs to change to achieve this goal.
The webinar also discussed the history of women's exclusion from biomedical research and its impact on women's health. It did not, however, provide specific details about the expected timeline for progress or discuss any particular solutions or strategies for improving women's health research.
A certificate of attendance will be provided in the coming days for those who attend the webinar live. The webinar features two researchers leading the charge in women's health sciences, offering a valuable opportunity for those interested in this field to learn from experts.
It is worth noting that while the webinar did not mention any specific female researchers or their main research focuses, it serves as a testament to the growing importance of women's health in the scientific community. As women make up 51% of the global population, it is crucial that they are adequately represented in biomedical research. The webinar is a step in the right direction towards achieving this goal.
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