A recent study by women’s health startup frendo has uncovered alarming statistics revealing that a quarter of women in UK offices feel pressured or shamed into returning to work prematurely after health-related absences. These findings shed light on the pervasive obstacles faced by women in the workplace when dealing with health issues, indicating a significant lack of support and understanding from employers.…
In a recent webinar titled “The Future of FemTech,” hosted by Reuters Events Pharma, industry leaders got together to explore the ever evolving landscape and intersection of women’s health technology also known as FemTech and the pharma industry. The session, moderated by Femtech Insider’s Kathrin Folkendt, featured an expert panel comprising Elcie Chan from Otsuka, Fatima Perez Sastre from Novartis, Paula Antunes…
In her book, “Invisible Women,” Carolina Criado Perez eloquently points out the pervasive gender biases that shape our public spaces: “When planners fail to account for gender, public spaces become male spaces by default.” This observation lays the groundwork for a broader discussion about the systematic marginalization and censorship faced by women and subsequently women’s health initiatives in both physical and digital…
Manulife, a global life and health insurer, has pledged $1 million over three years to bolster the Women’s Health Research Cluster (WHRC) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). This financial commitment aims to address critical gaps in mental health research and advocacy, particularly concerning women’s mental health needs. The WHRC is an international network of professionals spanning 29 countries,…
In his recent State of the Union address, President Joe Biden underscored the imperative of advancing women’s health research, urging Congress to allocate $12 billion in new funding. This proposed investment seeks to establish a Fund for Women’s Health Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aimed at fostering a comprehensive understanding of women’s health needs and disparities. To spearhead this…
In the very heart of the femtech movement, where innovation meets the vast, deep-rooted and underserved needs of women’s health, we’re fighting not just for the wellbeing of others, but also, ironically, often for our own. As the Founder of Femtech Insider, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible strides we’ve made towards recognizing and addressing the health needs of women. Yet, this journey…
The recent announcement of $100 million in funding for women’s health research, made by First Lady Jill Biden at the Advanced Research Agency for Health (ARPA-H) event, marks a significant milestone in the advancement of women’s healthcare. Among the attendees when the announcement was made was Alicia Chong Rodriguez, Founder and CEO of Bloomer Tech, a healthcare technology company dedicated to cardiovascular…
Most of you will likely be aware of the significant commitment made by the Biden administration toward women’s health research, with First Lady Jill Biden recently announcing a pivotal investment of $100 million during an ARPA-H forum in Cambridge. However, what you may not have known is the active involvement of women’s health-focused VC fund SteelSky Ventures in this groundbreaking initiative. In…
