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May 2021

DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE
A Path for Better Science and Innovation
The 5th Annual Vivian W. Pinn Symposium to Highlight Benefits of Accounting for Sex and Gender in Biomedical Research

ORWH and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) look forward to hosting the virtual 5th Annual Vivian W. Pinn Symposium. This year’s meeting, titled “Integrating Sex and Gender into Biomedical Research as a Path for Better Science and Innovation,” will illustrate the scientific, societal, and economic opportunities for integrating sex and gender considerations into biomedical research. Join us for the program's extraordinary array of world-renowned speakers and panelists, including a special “fireside chat” featuring NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., and former ORWH Director Vivian W. Pinn, M.D. Other leaders from research, government, nonprofit, industry, publishing, and other sectors will also present on recent initiatives and investigations... Read More
SAVE THE DATE
5th Annual Vivian W. Pinn Symposium
May 11–12, 2021
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
ORWH Staff Author Commentary on Maternal Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic
ORWH staff members Pamela Stratton, M.D.; Elena Gorodetsky, M.D., Ph.D.; and Director Janine A. Clayton, M.D., FARVO, recently authored a commentary article in the Journal of the National Medical Association on the “collision of crises” between the COVID-19 pandemic and rising rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States... Read More

NIH Announces Administrative Supplements to Support Diversity in HEAL Clinical Studies of Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
The notice of special interest provides an opportunity for clinical trials and studies funded by the NIH Helping to End Addiction Long-termSM (HEAL) Initiative to address the challenges of recruitment, retention, and engagement of populations suffering from pain and opioid use disorder... Read More

Second Lecture in ORWH’s COVID-19 Speaker Series Will Consider Applications of Intersectionality
On June 24, 2021, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET, ORWH will host “Analysis and Action: Applications of Intersectionality in COVID-19,” the second lecture in the “Diverse Voices: COVID-19, Intersectionality, and the Health of Women” speaker series... Read More

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FEDERAL PARTNER NEWS

NICHD to Host 6th Annual Human Placenta Project Meeting
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will be hosting the 6th annual Human Placenta Project (HPP) Meeting on May 10–11, 2021. Event participants will discuss lessons learned from HPP research and engage in active discussions about possible future directions for HPP and placental research. Learn More

NIMHD to Host Webinar on Impact of Structural Racism and Discrimination on Minority Health and Health Disparities RFA
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) will be hosting a webinar on May 26, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET, providing an overview of RFA-MD-21-004Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Structural Racism and Discrimination on Minority Health and Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Optional). The overview will cover objectives, application instructions, and review criteria. Attendees will be able to ask NIMHD staff questions on the request for applications and submission process. Learn More

NEWS

Studies Connect Hormone to Breast Cancer and Uncover Potential for Novel Targeted Drugs

Nearly 1.5 Million Mothers Are Still Missing from the Workforce

Pandemic Highlights Need for More Women’s Urgent Care Clinics in California

The Danger of a ‘Dudes Only’ Vaccine

Do Girls Negotiate Differently Than Boys?

More News
IN FOCUS
Read Volume 4, Issue 2, of Women's Health in Focus at NIH
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Women, Science, and the Impact of COVID-19

COVID-19 and Maternal Health

NIH COVID-19 Web Portal

NIH COVID-19 Research

Federal COVID-19 Website

HHS Combat COVID-19 Website
GUEST BLOG
The NIH SABV Policy: E-learning Opportunities and a Symposium Provide Guidance and Inspiration
E-LEARNING COURSES
Download E-Learning Courses Flyer
UPCOMING EVENTS
6th Annual Human Placenta Project Meeting
May 10–11, 2021
Event hosted by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

5th Annual Vivian W. Pinn Symposium
May 11–12, 2021
Event hosted by ORWH and FNIH

Pre-Application Technical Assistance Webinar for RFA-MD-21-004
May 26, 2021
Event hosted by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Analysis and Action: Applications of Intersectionality in COVID-19
June 24, 2021
Event hosted by ORWH

54th Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Research on Women’s Health/Consensus Conference Meeting
October 20–21, 2021
Event hosted by ORWH

Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) Annual Meeting
November 1, 2021
Event hosted by ORWH
 
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