Panel Discussion

Unveiling Sex Differences in STEM Research

Despite significant advancements in science and medicine, the fields of research, clinical practice, and policy have historically overlooked women’s health. This panel brings together experts from each of these domains to explore the ongoing challenges and opportunities in addressing sex differences for the betterment of women’s health. We will discuss how biases in scientific research, healthcare delivery, and public policy have shaped the landscape of women’s health and what strategies can be employed to correct these disparities.

By examining the intersection of research, clinical practice, and policymaking, we aim to understand how these fields can collaborate to promote gender equity in healthcare. How can research more effectively account for sex differences? How can clinical trials and diagnostics better include women as subjects? What role do policies play in creating a more inclusive and equitable future? Together, we’ll explore these questions with the goal of fostering a cultural shift that integrates women’s health at every stage of scientific inquiry and medical care.


Meet the Panelists

Henriette Coetzer

Chief Medical Officer at Blue Health Intelligence
Boston, MA

Sarah Ostadabbas

Director of the Women in Engineering Program and Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Rosalia Rabinovsky

Research Specialist, Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Rupal Patel

Professor of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, Bouvé College of Health Sciences and the College of Computer and Information Science
Northeastern University, Boston, MA