Highlighting Women's Health Research: Nearly 200 Joined WCMTM Science Day

The program covered a broad range of topics, including pregnancy complications, hormonal health, medicine use, dementia and brain health, cardiovascular disease and the role of the microbiome in health. 

“The talks covered research history, basic research, translational medicine and clinical expertise, in a program that really highlighted fantastic research of importance for women's health,” said Johan Zelano, director of WCMTM and professor at the Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology.

Record high interest in the event

The day began with presentations exploring the historical perspective of women in medical research and the importance of strong connections between research and clinical practice.

Throughout the day, WCMTM researchers from The University of Gothenburg presented their ongoing work, and guests from the University of Melbourne and Brown University provided the audience with an international perspective on the topic.

In addition, WCMTM’s two partners, AstraZeneca and Region Västra Götaland, shared valuable insights, highlighting clinical experiences from the Women’s health clinic, and advances in drug development involving GLP-1 analogues. 

“The interest was record high and we are happy that nearly 200 participants from different backgrounds showed up – from midwives and clinicians to students and researchers at all stages of their careers,” said Camilla Skånberg, research coordinator at WCMTM.

Strengthening research on women's health

A central theme of the event was the need to strengthen research in an area that has historically received insufficient attention and funding.

Several WCMTM research groups are currently investigating important questions related to women's health. Among them are projects led by Lina Bergman and George Birchenough, both awarded major European Research Council (ERC) grants.

“We hope this event underscored the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and continued scientific investment in improving women's health throughout life,” said Camilla Skånberg.