Women's Health Access Matters

?? What does it take to fundraise for groundbreaking healthcare innovation? Oriana Papin-Zoghbi, CEO & Co-Founder of AOA Dx, is on a mission to revolutionize cancer detection. After raising over $22 million for her company’s early detection technology, she’s now setting her sights on an additional $30 million to bring this transformative product to market. Yet, the path ahead is not without its challenges—a reality faced by many founders driving innovation in women's healthcare. Why this matters: ? Early detection saves lives and reduces costs: Identifying cancers earlier improves survival rates, transforms outcomes, and significantly lowers long-term healthcare expenses across the board. ? An untapped market opportunity: Only 2% of healthcare venture funding supports women’s health innovations, despite the immense growth potential and societal benefits in this space.? ? Proof of concept: Companies like AOA Dx demonstrate that innovations often categorized as "women's health" deliver broad healthcare benefits, paving the way for applications across many types of cancers. Oriana’s journey highlights the immense societal and economic potential of investing in early detection and innovation. Yet her story also underscores the pressing need to bridge funding gaps to unlock the full potential of transformative healthcare solutions. ??? Want to hear more? Join WHAM’s Virtual Roundtable on December 3rd, where Oriana will share her journey and discuss how investing in early detection technologies can reshape the future of healthcare and drive economic growth. ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gXGn52XV #WomensHealth #InvestmentinHealth #WomensHealthInvestment #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Femtech #WomensHealthResearch #VC #VentureCapital #WHAMNow #3Not30

?? Discover High-Impact Investment Opportunities in Health Innovation at the WHAM Virtual Roundtable! Did you know? Investment in research on women’s health conditions (outside of cancer) is 10X less than in men’s health conditions. At WHAM, we see this as a significant opportunity for growth, innovation, and impact. ?? Why attend? ? Unlock new opportunities in a high-growth health innovation sector ? Gain strategic insights to maximize financial returns while driving meaningful advancements ? Engage with top leaders from health innovation, venture capital, and private investment ?? Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 ? Time: 1:00-2:00 pm ET ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gXGn52XV Join a dynamic discussion that highlights actionable strategies to fast-track innovation, drive investment, and unlock substantial economic and societal benefits. Carolee Lee, Lori Frank, Jessica J. Federer, Alice Zheng, Foreground Capital, Oriana Papin-Zoghbi, AOA Dx, Alexandra Lundin, Insight Partners #WomensHealth #WomensHealthInvestment #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Femtech #WomensHealthResearch #InvestmentinHealth #WHAMNow #3Not30

Did you know women exercise less than men, often due to greater caregiving and household demands? This gap is taking a serious toll on their health. In a recent study, WHAM Research Collaborative member Martha Gulati uncovers the exercise gender gap and explores its far-reaching impacts on women's health and quality of life. ?? Key Insights: ? Only 33% of women meet weekly aerobic exercise recommendations, compared to 43% of men.?? ? Women see life-extending benefits from exercise sooner—just 140 minutes per week can reduce their risk of early death by 18%, while men require 300 minutes for the same impact. ? Strength training is especially powerful for women, reducing cardiovascular-related death by 30% versus 11% for men. At WHAM, we’re advancing sex-based research to better understand and address critical health disparities. Together, let’s create a healthier future for all. ??Read more about this study: https://lnkd.in/gui5aQgF #WomensHealth #ExerciseGaps #Exercise #WomensHealthResearch #SexDifferences #WHAM #3Not30

?? Investing in the Health of Women The health of women represents an unparalleled opportunity for impact, innovation, and outsized returns—yet it remains an underexplored market. Join us at the WHAM Virtual Roundtable to uncover why this space is transforming health and wealth. ??? Featuring industry leaders and groundbreaking insights ?? Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 ? Time: 1:00-2:00 pm ET ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gXGn52XV WHAM is unlocking a brighter future for the health of women, representing over 50% of the population, by providing data that highlights the magnitude of this opportunity. With only 2% of VC funding currently going to companies focused on the health of women, we aim to drive greater investment and accelerate change through data, investment, and innovation. Don’t miss this pivotal discussion! #WomensHealth #InvestmentinHealth #WomensHealthInvestment #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Femtech #WomensHealthResearch #InvestmentinHealth #WHAMNow #3Not30

Imagine this: Women make up 66% of Alzheimer’s patients and face higher risks for heart disease, yet only a small percentage of venture funding targets women’s health needs. The American Heart Association (AHA) aims to change that with its newly launched $75 million Go Red For Women Fund—an unprecedented investment in women’s cardiovascular and brain health. This fund will back innovations addressing heart disease, stroke, and other critical areas often overlooked in women’s health, including autoimmune disorders and menopause-related cardiovascular issues. At WHAM, we’re thrilled to see the AHA make such a bold commitment to women’s health equity. By investing in solutions tailored to women’s needs, we can bridge the gap in health outcomes and drive transformative change across the healthcare landscape. ?? Learn more about how AHA’s Go Red For Women Fund is helping to shape a healthier future for women: https://lnkd.in/ecA4qvbp #WomensHealth #HeartHealth #BrainHealth #HealthEquity #Innovation #WHAM

We are excited to share that WHAM’s partner Mass General Brigham has been awarded $3.29 million in funding from Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)'s Sprint for Women's Health! This significant investment, focused on early-stage research, will address some of the most pressing unmet challenges in conditions affecting women uniquely or disproportionately. We want to recognize and applaud Hadine Joffe, MD MSc, Founding Member & Lead Scientific Advisor of The WHAM Research Collaborative, for her pivotal role in advancing this initiative. Dr. Joffe’s leadership highlights our shared commitment to expanding research on sex differences and driving innovative solutions that pave the way for a healthier future for everyone. Together, we are accelerating research, driving innovation, and making women’s health a priority. Congratulations to the entire team on this well-deserved recognition—this is a pivotal step forward in revolutionizing healthcare. Let’s continue to prioritize the health of women! ??Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eCh3bNGJ #WomensHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Healthcare #WomensHealthResearch #SexDifferences #InvestinHealth #WHAM #3Not30

WHAM is the essential resource for data on investment and innovation in the health of women. Last week, I had the privilege of joining a powerful panel at the Milken Institute Future of Health Summit, focused on “A Collaborative Network to Advance Women’s Health.” ?? Key Points: ? Women’s health remains critically underfunded across research, products, services, and infrastructure—but cross-sector partnerships are a promising path forward. ? When we collaborate across the ecosystem, we can strategically fuel vital investments and research to transform healthcare and improve lives. ? To close the funding gap and drive innovation, we must build a platform that unites stakeholders in research, data-sharing, resource pooling, knowledge exchange, and financing. Our discussion emphasized the need for key partnerships and robust infrastructure to spark meaningful change. ?? Be part of the change at https://lnkd.in/gPkGUjbu Esther Krofah Ayodola Anise Deborah Lafer Scher Caitlin MacLean Yele Aluko MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI. Elizabeth Arndorfer Adaeze Enekwechi #WomensHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PublicPrivatePartnerships #WomensHealthResearch #SexDifferences #MilkenInstitute #WHAM #FutureOfHealth #3Not30

?? Don’t Miss Out: Tomorrow! ?? Join us for a WHAM Virtual Roundtable as we dive into the future of brain health. This dynamic dialogue will uncover powerful solutions to bridge diagnostic and treatment gaps—particularly in areas affecting women differently, with insights that will drive advancements for everyone. ?? Why is this conversation so important? ? Actionable insights from top experts ? Cutting-edge research shaping the future of brain health ? Investment opportunities driving change in early diagnosis ?? Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 ? Time: 1-2 pm ET Be part of this transformative dialogue and explore breakthroughs that will redefine brain health for all. Let’s unlock new potential together. ?? REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/eZrZ3A-z Share this with your network and help shape a healthier future for everyone! Women's Health Access Matters Catherine Bornbaum, PhD, MBA RetiSpec Emily Goard Jacobs UC Santa Barbara Sharyn Rossi BrightFocus Foundation Meryl Comer UsAgainstAlzheimer's #WomensHealth #AlzheimersDisease #Alzheimers #WomensHealthResearch #SexDifferences #BrainHealth #WHAM #3Not30

Today I had the pleasure of joining the first panel at the?The Quorum Initiative HOW Women Lead Change Forum to discuss solutions for advancing the health of women and evolving women’s healthcare. The discussion emphasized the importance of Fueling Innovation: Research on differences by sex advances women-centric care. We need groundbreaking solutions – and for that we need to ask questions about clinical differences by sex. Accelerating Investment:?Innovation needs funding. Investing in the health of women brings substantial economic and societal benefits for all. Collaboration & Partnership: Building partnerships to expand knowledge, resources and more is crucial to driving sustainable innovation for the health of all women. WHAM is committed to reshaping the healthcare landscape by driving key investments and trailblazing innovations. Let’s catalyze change together and accelerate transformative advances in healthcare for everyone! #3Not30 So glad to learn from WHAM Board member Marsha Henderson and others through the day! Marjorie Jenkins, MD MEdHP FACP Elizabeth Garner jen radin Meg Sullivan Diane Silverman #WomensHealth #HealthcareInnovation #Healthcare #WomensHealthResearch #SexDifferences #QuorumInitiative #WHAM #FutureOfHealth

Did you know women with the APOE4 gene face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s due to accelerated immune aging? ?? Our partner, BrightFocus Foundation, is uncovering critical sex differences in genetic risk for Alzheimer’s. Their groundbreaking research underscores why a sex-specific approach is essential for understanding and treating a disease that predominantly affects women. At WHAM, we applaud BrightFocus for driving this innovation and integrating sex-based genetic risks into their research. By studying how diseases uniquely impact women, we can advance medical innovation and improve healthcare outcomes for everyone. Investing in women’s health research is key to igniting transformative change across the healthcare ecosystem. Let’s continue to accelerate progress and shape the future of women’s health together. Learn more at WHAM’s Virtual Roundtable on Tuesday, November 19th from 1:00-2:00 PM ET! ??Register now: https://lnkd.in/e83RY7Nk #WomensHealth #WomensHealthInnovation #ADRD #AlzheimersDisease #HealthInnovation #WomensHealthResearch #HealthResearch #Alzheimers #WHAMNow #3Not30