The WHRI has launched a monthly Summer Scholar series. We will be hosting one-hour virtual presentations from women's health researchers. Mark your calendars for the 4th Tuesday of each month and be prepared to be inspired and educated by the groundbreaking work unfolding in women's health research!
Who: Dr. Jerilynn Prior
When: June 27th from 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m.
What: Menstrual Cycles–the OLD the NEW and the Astonishing
Learning Objectives:
1. OLD—non-teen women with regular cycles always ovulate; estrogen is woman’s major hormone
2. NEW—estrogen-progesterone balance is not a given, reflects well-being but ovulatory disturbances are common
3. Astonishing –new connections, new understandings, but missing fundamental population data
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YouTube Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r02fw9WgVwY
Who: Dr. Elizabeth Rideout
When: July 25th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
What: Sex and Gender Based Analysis – “Considering biological sex as a variable in biomedical research”
Learning Objectives:
1. Appreciating sex differences are widespread in health and disease
2. Recognizing sex differences in data
3. Identify specific steps to include biological sex as a variable in your own research
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Who: Dr. Tamil Kendall
When: August 22nd from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
What: Historical Perspectives of Women’s Health
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