From the mischaracterisation of women as low-risk patients to the potential risks posed by hormonal factors, Dr. Ardissino’s research is a clarion call for a more bespoke and informed approach… Read More »Are we Ignoring Women’s Unique Heart Health Needs? A conversation with Dr. Maddalena Ardissino
Wherever you are, without turning around or changing your field of vision, count how many plastic objects you see. In my small 50 m2 apartment, I count 46. This little… Read More »Mind the Plastic: Exploring Microplastics’ Effects on Health
Take a closer look at the risk factors, onset and progression of migraines, a condition twice as common in women than in men. We will also discuss the unique and… Read More »Migraine, a Dance of Harmony and Havoc
Sex and gender, two terms that might seem straightforward but are actually very complicated in themselves. This article explores the complexity and intersection of sex and gender in individuals with… Read More »At the Intersection of Sex and Gender: Differences of Sex Development
Legal and pharmaceutical developments have hugely enhanced women’s reproductive freedom, but concerns persist about the health risks and limitations of typical oestrogen-based contraceptives. From blood clotting to persistent STD transmission,… Read More »The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Sides of Oestrogen
What is nominal data mining? What are the challenges in the design of combinatorial therapies in cancer? Do you know that nominal data mining can be used to plan combinatorial… Read More »Nominal data mining and cancer combinatorial therapy
What are cancer organoids and how are they transforming the way we look at cancer? Learn more about the convergence of biomaterial science and cancer biology that’s revolutionizing our fight… Read More »Miniaturised Replicas of Tumours are Changing How we Look at Cancer
Have you ever tried Bubble Tea? Take a sip and discover how the tiny balls you are slurping are connected with smart drug delivery systems, breast implants, cancer, and live… Read More »Hydrogels: from Bubble Tea to Cancer Therapy
Did you know that there are killer electrons in space? No need to panic though, here on the ground you are quite safe! The Earth’s magnetic field and atmosphere shield… Read More »3.25 Killer electrons in space – w/ Eleanna, Tomàs & Harriet George
Medical research and practice have historically focused on male physiology, leading to significant gaps in understanding the female body and the potential sex-specific differences in disease presentation and response to… Read More »The Invisible Patient: Women’s Health in Medicine & Research