Closing the Gap: Addressing Unmet Needs and Research Gaps with the Society for Women’s Health Research - Episode 222

In this episode, we talk to Katie Schubert, President and CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research, or SWHR. We discuss the 3 pillars of SWHR’s work, the potential for an Institute for Women’s Health and methods of increasing the participation of underrepresented populations in clinical trials. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode!Guest bio Kathryn (Katie) Schubert joined the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) as President and CEO in April 2020. Under Katie’s leadership, SWHR developed a strategic plan focused on fulfilling the organization’s mission of promoting research on biological sex differences in disease and improving women’s health through science, policy, and education. She has served in multiple Board roles, including as Chair of the Board of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance, advisor to the John E. Lewy Fund for Children’s Health, and past president of Women in Government Relations. She previously worked for the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), CRD Associates, and on Capitol Hill. She received her BA from Mary Washington College and her Masters of Public Policy from George Washington University. Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three children, and dog George.Organization bio The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is a national nonprofit and thought leader dedicated to promoting research on biological sex differences in disease and improving women’s health through science, policy, and education. Founded in 1990 by a group of physicians, medical researchers, and health advocates, SWHR is making women’s health mainstream by addressing unmet needs and research gaps in women’s health. Episode Sponsor Good Clean Love When my vagina is feeling a little off–like a little out of balance–I go for Good Clean Love’s Restore Moisturizing Vaginal Gel. 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The podcast gives our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, and guests an engaging, friendly environment to learn about the past, present, and future of women’s health and wellness.FemHealth Insights bio Led by a team of analysts and advisors who specialize in female health, FemHealth Insights is a female health-specific market research and analysis firm, offering businesses in diverse industries unparalleled access to the comprehensive data and insights needed to illuminate areas of untapped potential in the nuanced women’s health market.Time Stamps [04:26] Katie’s background [08:32] What is SWHR? [13:44] Should there be an Institute for Women’s Health at the NIH?  [22:20] Is tech and investment involvement helping the conversation at Government level? [26:54] Organization pillars:  policy, science and education [30:38] SWHR Resources [33:25] Policy Pillar [29:20] Methods of getting lactating & pregnant women into clinical trials [42:15] Education Pillar [46:15] Upcoming Events and vision for the future of SWHR Call to Action! Don’t forget to subscribe to the FemTech Focus podcast, and leave us a review!Episode Contributors Katie Schubert LinkedIn: @Kathryn Godburn Schubert   Society for Women’s Health Research Website: https://swhr.org/ LinkedIn: @Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) Twitter: @SWHR   Dr. Brittany Barreto LinkedIn:  @Brittany Barreto, Ph.D. Twitter: @DrBrittB Instagram: @drbrittanybarreto   FemTech Focus Podcast Website: https://femtechfocus.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/femtechfocus Twitter: @FemTech_Focus Instagram: @femtechfocus   FemHealth Insights Website: https://www.femhealthinsights.com/ LinkedIn: @FemHealth Insights