In a move towards inclusivity and scientific rigor, IOP Publishing (IOPP) and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) have jointly announced the implementation of mandatory checks for sex and gender equality in all manuscripts submitted to their flagship journal, Physiological Measurement. Aligned with the Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) guidelines, designed to ensure the appropriate reporting of…
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…
A recent report released by Ovia Health by Labcorp, titled “Future of Family Friendly 2024: Benefits That Matter,” offers insights into the preferences of U.S. workers regarding family-friendly workplace benefits. “This report indicates we are witnessing a shift in what employees seek in terms of family-friendly benefits, and they’re willing to change employers to find them,” said Jenny Carillo, Ph.D., President of Ovia.…
SRI (formerly Stanford Research Institute) and Lisa Health, the company behing the Midday menopause app, recently published a study shedding light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by menopausal women in the workforce. The study, conducted across the United States with 351 working women aged 40–65, aimed to understand the intersection of menopause and professional life. “There is a notable gap between desired…
Gynica, a clinical-stage biotech startup focused on women’s health, has announced the initiation of a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial for a novel Endometriosis treatment. Led by renowned expert Prof. Felice Petraglia, the study aims to evaluate Gynica’s non-hormonal, intra-vaginal drug candidates using the IntraVag intra-vaginal drug delivery platform. Endometriosis, affecting over 200 million women worldwide, is characterized by the abnormal growth…
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…
SökerData, a London-based, female-founded digital health startup, has been awarded a substantial portion of a £6.2 million grant by Innovate UK. The startup is set to advance the field of drug discovery through its innovative biomarker database project, aimed at enhancing disease characterisation and drug development efficiency. With a focus on bridging the gap in clinical trials and improving representation across demographics,…
Dynocardia, in partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals, is launching a new study funded by a $2.3M grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. The study focuses on the non-invasive, wearable blood pressure and heart monitor, ViTrack, to enhance the diagnosis and early detection of hypertensive diseases of pregnancy (HDP), including preeclampsia.…
