Description of Collaborative Activity: |
Bench to Bedside: Integrating Sex and Gender to Improve Human Health was developed in partnership with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Women’s Health (OWH). This online course gives users a thorough and up-to-date understanding of sex and gender influences on health and disease so users can apply this knowledge when conducting research and interpreting evidence for clinical practice. Course material showcases examples from basic science through clinical trials and translation into practice to ensure participants understand the importance of considering the influence of sex and gender throughout the research spectrum and beyond. Through its six modules, the course focuses on key health conditions on which sex and gender have an impact. The six modules that compose the course are Immunology, Cardiovascular disease, Pulmonary disease, Neurology, Endocrinology, and Mental Health. |
