October 17, 2019

On Sunday, October 13th, WHRI Co-Director Dr. Marla Mendelson was featured on the Karen Conti Show (WGN Radio). Dr. Mendelson discussed topics in women's cardiovascular health and gender bias in healthcare. 

To hear the full interview click here

March 29, 2019
A recent study published in Nature Communications found that women are more likely to face a delay in diagnosis compared to men, even when controlling for age and other factors.
In an interview with Healthline, WHRI Associate Director, Dr. Nicole Woitowich provides commentary on the study and discusses sex and gender bias in research and healthcare. 

“This study is unique in that it captures health information from the entire Danish population. Due to privatized healthcare in the United States, it is nearly impossible to conduct a study like this on the same scale,” she told Healthline.

“That being said, I anticipate that we would also find that women experience a delay-to-diagnosis in many clinical areas and that this gap would likely extend further for women of color,” she added.

February 12, 2019

On Monday, February 11th the Women's Health Research Institute at Northwestern University was featured on the front page of the Chicago Tribune. An article penned by Cindy Dampier, "Does that Rx work for women," highlighted the relaunch of the Illinois Women's Health Registry and the Institute's efforts to promote sex-inclusive biomedical research. The online article can be found here: Does that medicine work for women?

October 15, 2018

Please join us in congratulating Women's Health Research Institute Director, Dr. Teresa Woodruff, who was elected to the National Academy of Medicine. This prestigious honor is considered one of the highest achievements in the field of health and medicine. Members are chosen by their peers due to their professional accomplishments and commitment to service.

To read more about Woodruff’s appointment to the Academy, click here.

June 29, 2018

For over a decade, the Women’s Health Science Program at Northwestern University has supported young women interested in pursuing careers in science and medicine by providing academic support, hands-on laboratory training, and access to role models and mentors. The continued success of the program is exemplified by its alumnae, who refer to themselves as  “Science Sisters,” the entirety of whom have gone on to pursue college degrees, with over 80% of those in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medical (STEMM) fields.

British Griffis, a 2011 alumna of the WHSP program Oncofertility Science Academy, is one such notable example. After attending high school at Young Women’s Leadership Charter School on the near-south side of Chicago, British pursued a degree in agricultural biotechnology at the University of Kentucky. Currently, she is serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal, providing technical training on updated agricultural practices, along with nutritional and health education, to rural communities.

September 29, 2017

WHRI Director, Dr. Teresa Woodruff was recently interviewed by U.S. News and World Report for their latest piece highlighting gaps in Women’s Health Research. The piece features insights into sex- and gender-based health issues, including the need for sex-inclusive science.

To read more about Dr. Woodruff’s insights into the next generation of discoveries which consider sex as a biological variable, click here

August 28, 2017

The Academy of Women's Health profiles WHRI Director, Dr. Teresa Woodruff, in their latest blog post. The article, "From Bench to Bedside To Babies to Boardrooms: Teresa Woodruff is Making an Impact," discuss her scientific research and advocacy efforts to promote sex inclusive science.

In 2017, the Academy of Women's Health awarded Dr. Woodruff the Journal of Women's Health Award for Outstading Achievement in Women's Health Research.

To read the entire article click here.

December 12, 2016

WHRI Director, Dr. Teresa Woodruff, was featured in an episode of the Freakonomics Podcast entitled “Bad Medicine,” which explored some of mistakes and errors made by scientists and clinicians over the last century. In this episode, Dr. Woodruff discusses the history behind the exclusion of premenopausal and pregnant women in clinical trials and the lasting impact it has held on the field of biomedical research.

Click here to access the full transcript of the podcast!

September 26, 2016

The Women's Health Research Institute was featured in a video at the Friends of Prentice Benefit Dinner held on Friday, Septeber 16th, 2016. Check out the video below to learn more about the scope and mission of the WHRI! 

 

September 12, 2016

This month, the Feinberg School of Medicine's monthly newsletter featured a question and answer session with Dr. Niki Woitowich, Director of Science Outreach and Education for the Women's Health Research Institute. Click here to learn more about Dr. Woitowich and her insights into the WHRI!