Best Brittany Barreto PhD Podcasts (2024)

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OMG it's OTC: Opill the First FDA Approved Over the Counter Birth Control - Episode 235 43:37

1M ago43:37

43:37

In this episode, we talk to Irene Laurora, SVP of Scientific Affairs, and Flavia Mason, global VP of women’s health at Perrigo, a consumer health company. Their over the counter birth control, Opill, was the first to receive FDA approval in the US, a significant step towards decreasing barriers for women to access quality healthcare. Join us for a …

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Tackling Vulvodynia and Building Community with Gaia Salizzoni of Hale - Episode 234 34:59

2M ago34:59

34:59

In this episode, we talk to Gaia Salizzoni, founder of Hale, a community for women suffering from genito-pelvic pain, including vulvodynia. Her community is an important part of the care journey for patients going through treatment or dealing with genito-pelvic pain. Additionally, as an entrepreneur building a women’s health company in the EU, Gaia…

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Nurx by Thirty Madison Brings Women’s Healthcare to Your Mailbox – Episode 233 43:20

2M ago43:20

43:20

In this episode, we talk with Michelle Carnahan, President of Thirty Madison. Thirty Madison is a direct-to-consumer healthcare company intended to provide specialized care to individuals with chronic conditions. They currently operate four unique brands: Keeps, Cove, Evens, and Picnic focused on treating hair loss, migraines, GI issues, and allerg…

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Investing in FemTech in LATAM with Daniela Pacheco – Episode 232 41:54

2M ago41:54

41:54

In this episode, we talk to Daniela Pacheco, Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager at New Ventures Capital, where she leverages her 12 years of experience working with high impact entrepreneurs to identify and scale promising founders and startups. Join us for a conversation where we discuss the current state of women’s health innovation in Latin …

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Optimizing Preconception Wellness with Poplin – Episode 231 42:55

3M ago42:55

42:55

In this episode, we talk to Alexandria DeVito, founder of Poplin. Poplin is the first preconception wellness testing company, designed to help couples understand their health and how it may impact their fertility long before they are interested in actively trying to have a baby. Join us for a conversation where we define “preconception wellness,” d…

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Tackling IUD Insertion Pain with Aspivix - Episode 230 37:25

3M ago37:25

37:25

In this episode, we talk to Ikram Guerd, VP of Marketing at Aspivix. The Aspivix Carevix is dramatically improving the patient experience for IUD insertions and other procedures that require passage through the cervix. IUD insertions are notoriously painful but, as Ikram explains, they don’t have to be. Join us for a conversation on medical device …

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From Lab to Market: Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic Innovation with Aspira Women’s Health - Episode 229 50:33

4M ago50:33

50:33

In this episode, we talk to Nicole Sandford, CEO of Aspira Women’s Health, a publicly traded women’s health diagnostics company whose suite of non-invasive ovarian cancer blood tests are helping ensure women receive the best care. Nicole has an extensive background as a highly skilled operator and took the helm at Aspira in early 2022. In their con…

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VCs for Repro: Abortion is Your Business - Episode 228 43:59

4M ago43:59

43:59

In this episode, we talk to Janna Meyrowitz Turner, co-founder of VCs for Repro. Dedicated to championing reproductive rights within the venture capital landscape, VCs for Repro strives to dismantle barriers and biases surrounding reproductive health, justice, and equity. Their coalition member firms are reshaping the conversation around reproducti…

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Coroflo Measures What Matters: Quantifying Breast Milk - Episode 227 46:30

5M ago46:30

46:30

In this episode, we talk to Rosanne Longmore, CEO of Coroflo. We discuss the latest research around breastfeeding, personal and cultural factors that may influence breastfeeding rates, and how Coroflo is giving parents data-driven confidence in their baby’s milk consumption. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Rosa…

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Decoding the Vaginal Microbiome with Evvy - Episode 226 45:13

5M ago45:13

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In this episode, we talk to Priyanka Jain, Co-Founder and CEO of Evvy. We discuss what Evvy is, biomarkers in the vaginal microbiome and the future of vaginal healthcare. Don’t forget, you can get $10 off your Evvy kit using promocode FEMHEALTH10. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Priyanka is the co-founder & CEO…

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Getting to Know Your Vagina with Good Clean Love - Episode 225 49:47

6M ago49:47

49:47

In this episode, we talk to Wendy Strgar, Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, and Vaginal Biome Science. We discuss Wendy's companies, and what led her to create them, an Institute for Women's Health - will they or won't they - and the importance of getting to know your own vagina. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest b…

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2023 End of Year Review with Dr. Brittany Barreto - Episode 224 1:27:40

6M ago1:27:40

1:27:40

It’s been another year of major growth in the women's health innovation industry. In this annual end of year review with our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, we cover the major trends, wins, and challenges faced in 2023. We discuss societal shifts affecting our industry, review last year's predictions and see if they materialized, and make predictions f…

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BONUS #11 - What’s Nyoo? Pelvic Health 1:05:47

6M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

This episode is a bonus episode, brought to you in partnership with Nyoo ("New") Health. Nyoo hosts the "What's Nyoo!" series, with monthly events that bring together women and experts to have engaging, honest, and educational conversations about women's health, and this one is all about Pelvic Health. This event blew us away, and we knew we had to…

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Women’s Health in South Korea with SAIB & Co - Episode 223 46:41

7M ago46:41

46:41

In this episode, we talk to Jiwon Park, Founder of the SAIB & Co. We discuss the past, present and future of women’s health in South Korea, how Korean culture has impacted the birth rate there, and unique challenges for femtech founders in Korea. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Jiwon Park is an award-winning de…

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Closing the Gap: Addressing Unmet Needs and Research Gaps with the Society for Women’s Health Research - Episode 222 50:12

7M ago50:12

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In this episode, we talk to Katie Schubert, President and CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research, or SWHR. We discuss the 3 pillars of SWHR’s work, the potential for an Institute for Women’s Health and methods of increasing the participation of underrepresented populations in clinical trials. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy t…

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Using CBD to close the Pain Gap with AIMA - Episode 221 55:03

8M ago55:03

55:03

In this episode, we talk to Lanna Last, Co-Founder and CEO of AIMA (pronounced “eh-ma”). We discuss why pain has been considered normal - or simply ignored - for so long, how CBD and CBG have been proven in pre-clinical studies to have an anti-inflammatory effect, and - believe it or not - the link between Art History and Women’s Health! Remember t…

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La santé des femmes en France, avec FemTech France (Women's Health in France, with FemTech France) - Episode 220 47:09

8M ago47:09

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In this episode, we talk to Delphine Moulu, co-founder of FemTech France. In this interview, we discuss the role of the French government in women’s health, the importance of teaching the science of female health to founders with non-medical backgrounds, and the goals of FemTech France. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Gu…

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Making Breast Care Self Care with UE Life Sciences - Episode 219 42:49

8M ago42:49

42:49

In this episode, we talk to Smita Asrani, VP of Partnerships at UE LifeSciences. In this interview, we discuss the devices created to improve early detection of breast cancer, how to make breast care something that women are excited about, and the One Balloon One Life Campaign to provide Breast and Cervical cancer exams for women. Remember to like,…

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Harnessing AI to revolutionize reproductive health with MIM Fertility - Episode 218 54:08

9M ago54:08

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In this episode, we talk to Ula Sankowska, Co-Owner and Co-CEO of MIM Fertility. In this interview, we discuss the use of machine learning to analyze IVF imagery, and how this software can expand access, & increase success rates for women. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Ula is an Economist, and graduated from …

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Designing the Future of FemTech with Guidea - Episode 217 51:32

9M ago51:32

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In this episode, we talk to Theresa Neil, Founder of Guidea. In this interview, we discuss easy improvements femtech founders can make to enhance their pitch decks, trends in branding design for femtech companies and how Femovate is truly backing the women’s health movement. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Ther…

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Summer Throwbacks! Improving Access to Safe Abortions Around the World with Vitala Global - Ep. 65 53:36

10M ago53:36

53:36

It’s the fourth and final summer throwback! This week, we’re replaying our episode with Dr. Roopan Gill, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Vitala Global. We discuss reproductive health for adolescent girls, self-managed medication abortions and did some abortion myth-busting. This episode was first released in 2020, so there may be one or two re…

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Summer Throwbacks! Brilliantly and the Thermodynamics of Reconstructed Breasts - Ep. 82 42:04

10M ago42:04

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It’s the third of our summer throwbacks! This week, we’re replaying our episode with Kristen Carbone, Founder and CEO of Brilliantly, a company improving the lives of women that have been impacted by breast cancer. Their wearable, Brilliantly Warm, helps women who have had implant reconstruction after a mastectomy and feel constantly cold. We discu…

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Summer Throwbacks! Center for Intimacy Justice wants equality in advertisement policies - Episode 167 48:00

11M ago48:00

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It’s the second of our summer throwbacks! This week, we’re replaying our episode with Jackie Rotman, Founder of the Center for Intimacy Justice. A social entrepreneur for over 15 years, Jackie has also worked in venture capital with a particular focus on women's health and sexual wellness. In 2019 she wrote a New York Times investigative op-ed on t…

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Summer Throwbacks! Kegg, Cervical Fluid as the 5th Vital Sign - Ep. 11 52:15

11M ago52:15

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In this episode, we talk to Kristina Cahojova, Founder and CEO of Kegg, the world's first 2-in-1 fertility tracking kegel ball. We discuss the biology of cervical mucus and why it's important for fertility and can be used as a measure of a woman's health. This episode was first released in 2020, so there may be one or two references that are slight…

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Beating the Urge: Overcoming Overactive Bladder with Renalis Health - Ep. 216 52:15

12M ago52:15

52:15

In this episode, we talk to Missy Lavender, Founder and CEO of Renalis Health. In this interview, we discuss what an Overactive Bladder is, how it differs from other pelvic health conditions such as incontinence and the cost of the condition to the economy and women's lives. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Miss…

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FemTech with Dr. Britt: History of the Revitalization Act - Ep. 215 35:13

12M ago35:13

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June 2023 marks 30 years since the Revitalization Act was passed. So in this episode, we deep-dive into the history of women in clinical trials, finding out more about the scandal that led to our removal in the first place and the long-term consequences that occurred as a result. We'll also be looking at what the Revitalization Act was, the changes…

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Revolutionizing Data Collection for Improved Health Outcomes with My Normative - Ep. 214 49:27

1y ago49:27

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In this episode, we talk to Danika Kelly, Co-Founder and CEO of My Normative. In this interview, we discuss the male default, how data collection methods can change outcomes for health research and how femtech founders could benefit from utilizing My Normative. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Episode Sponsor This episode…

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Destigmatizing Menstrual Health for Black Communities with The Black Women’s Reproductive Health Project - Ep. 213 43:31

1y ago43:31

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In this episode, we talk to Tora Abrahams, Project Lead for the Black Women’s Reproductive Health Project. In this interview, we discuss stigmas around menstruation for Black communities, paid period leave and how to get men involved in the conversation. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Originally working in hum…

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Women's Blood Disorders: Clotting and Bleeding from Periods through Menopause with Ariela Marshall - Ep. 212 42:50

1y ago42:50

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In this episode, we talk to Ariela Marshall, a hematologist specializing in disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis (bleeding and clotting) in women. In this interview, we discuss blood thinners, the role of estrogen in blood clots and disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis throughout a woman's life. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy th…

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Health to wealth: The economic impact of investing in women's health research with WHAM - Ep. 211 35:50

1y ago35:50

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In this episode, we talk to Carolee Lee, Founder and CEO of Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM). We discuss the need for more female-specific research in autoimmune, heart disease, brain health, and cancer, the returns to the economy when women’s health is invested in, and the best ways for femhealth founders to influence policymakers. Remember to…

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FemTech with Dr. Britt: Osteoporosis - Ep. 210 31:54

1y ago31:54

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In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto takes a deep-dive into the topic of Osteoporosis - a disease that affects over 10 million people in the US alone, 80% of which are female. We'll be going back to basics and learning what bones actually are, what happens to them throughout a persons life, what osteoporosis is and why it impacts females so dispro…

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FemTech in India with Gytree - Ep. 209 45:58

1y ago45:58

45:58

In this episode, we talk to Swarnima Bhattacharya, Chief Product Officer at Gytree. In this episode, we discuss the history and current state of women's health in India, government thinking around women's health in the country, and the flourishing Indian femtech industry. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Swarnim…

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Menopause and Memory Loss with Estrigenix - Ep. 208 56:08

1y ago56:08

56:08

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Karyn Frick, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Estrigenix Therapeutics. In this episode, we discuss Types of memory loss in humans, the relationship between estrogen and the brain and the link between hot flashes and dementia.…

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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding with Bayer - Ep. 207 33:20

1y ago33:20

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Yesmean Wahdan, Vice President for U.S. Medical Affairs in the Bayer Women’s HealthCare division. In this episode, we discuss the prevalence, causes and treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Bayer’s new women’s health strategy which emphasizes partnerships with start…

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FemTech with Dr. Britt: Mifepristone - Ep.206 55:31

1y ago55:31

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In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto takes a deep-dive into the topic of Mifepristone - a drug that is used in almost half of US abortions, but is currently at risk of being removed from the US market. We dive into the detail of Mifepristone, finding out exactly where it came from, how it works, and the truth behind the debate on its safety. Guest…

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Patient Privacy with HeartSnug - Ep. 205 41:23

1y ago41:23

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In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto talks to Lauren Orlick, Co-Founder of HeartSnug. They discuss the benefits of providing privacy in medical settings, what medical privacy garments have looked like up to now and how HeartSnug is changing the status quo. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Lauren's childhood bes…

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Perinatal Mental Health with FamilyWell - Ep. 204 49:18

1y ago49:18

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In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto talks to Dr. Jessica Gaulton, Founder and CEO of FamilyWell Health. They discuss how mental health disorders can manifest in birthing people, why 1 in 3 moms is experiencing post-partum depression and what FamilyWell is doing about it. This is a truly insightful episode, we learned a LOT - let us know what you …

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Menstrual Effluent as a Diagnostic Tool with The ROSE Study - Ep. 203 44:45

1y ago44:45

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In this episode, Dr. Brittany Barreto talks to Professor Christine Metz, Co-Director of The ROSE Study. They discuss menstrual effluent, what it is, how it can be used as a diagnostic tool and what this means for people with endometriosis. This is an awesome episode - let us know what you think! Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the ep…

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Incarcerated Women’s Health with Reproductive Justice Inside - Ep. 202 45:26

1y ago45:26

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In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Kimberly Haven, Executive Director of Reproductive Justice Inside. They discuss all aspects of an incarcerated woman’s healthcare experience, from access to menstrual products to what happens if you’re pregnant, to experiences with menopause. This is a truly fascinating and highly educational episode. R…

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Maven Clinic: A FemTech Unicorn - Ep.201 42:34

1+ y ago42:34

42:34

In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Dr. Neel Shah, Chief Medical Officer at Maven Clinic. They discuss how Maven Clinic is reducing employer healthcare costs, the challenges in serving women in over 175 countries, and what the future is for this FemTech Unicorn. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Dr. Nee…

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Hospital Staffing and Outcomes for Women’s Health with Parity Healthcare- Ep. 200 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

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It’s our 200th episode! And it’s a really great one. In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Heidi Morin, Founder and CEO of Parity Healthcare Analytics. They talk all about the importance of hospital staffing to outcomes for women’s health. From the current system, to causes of burnout in nurses, to US maternal healthcare deserts - this is a…

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How to go from Underrated to Unbeatable with Surbhi Sarna, Author of Without a Doubt - Ep. 199 46:17

1+ y ago46:17

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In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Surbhi Sarna, Author of Without A Doubt and Partner at Y Combinator. They discuss Surbhi’s company, which exited in 2018 for $275 million, advice for networking and pitching investors, plus how to recognise burnout and what to do about it. Enjoy the episode! Remember to like, rate and subscribe to the F…

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Epilepsy in Females with Dr. Sarita Maturu - Ep.198 36:05

1+ y ago36:05

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In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Dr. Sarita Maturu, Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and Board Member at My Epilepsy Story, a non-profit for women with epilepsy. They talk all about exactly what a seizure is, when women may be more susceptible to seizures, and what the female-specific impact…

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Private Equity and Women’s Health with Maurissa Bell - Ep.197 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

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In this episode, Dr Brittany Barreto talks to Maurissa Bell, VP of Private Equity and Clairvest Group Inc. They take it back to basics and discuss what Private Equity actually is, how it works and how it can help a company. Maurissa also gives us the 411 on the relationship between Private Equity and FemTech, why Clairvest sees opportunity in the s…

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Female Involvement in Clinical Trials with Dr. Rasha Babikir from Cedar Health Research - Ep.196 53:46

1+ y ago53:46

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Dr. Rasha Babikir is head of business development at Cedar Health Research, a Clinical Trials site in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, Dr. Rasha teaches us all about the different entities involved in a clinical trial, how much one costs, why women were excluded from clinical trials in 1977 and reintroduced in 1993, and what we can do to ensure equa…

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STIs and the Vaginal Microbiome with Dr. Kate Rhodes and Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz - Ep.195 49:05

1+ y ago49:05

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Dr. Kate Rhodes and Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz are researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, looking at how the vaginal microbiome relates to gonorrhea and bacterial vaginosis. In this episode, Dr. Kate and Dr. Melissa talk to Brittany all about STI rates in the US, the impacts for women, the link between the vaginal microbiome an…

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Women’s Health Policy with Liz Powell from G2G Consulting - Ep.194 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

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Liz Powell founded G2G Consulting in 2007 to help entrepreneurs and nonprofits access government funding, navigate policy, regulation, administration and congress. In this episode, Liz talks to Brittany all about the relationship between policy and women’s health, the impact of Roe V Wade, and how listeners can get involved in women’s health policy…

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2022 End of Year Review with Dr. Brittany Barreto - Ep 193 1:21:28

1+ y ago1:21:28

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Dictionary.com announced the word of the year for 2022 is, "woman". That could not be more accurate as we have seen major growth in the women's health innovation industry. In this annual end of year review with our host, Dr. Brittany Barreto, we cover the major trends, wins, and challenges facing this budding industry. We will discuss societal shif…

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Growing Japanese Corporate interest in FemTech with Saki Oshima from Scrum Ventures - Ep 192 36:34

1+ y ago36:34

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Head of Femtech Partnerships at Scrum Ventures Founding member at Femtech Community Japan Saki has been involved in collaborative projects between startups and Japanese large corporations her entire career. Saki's been leading femtech initiatives at Scrum connecting with femtech startups and Japanese large corporations. To raise more awareness of t…

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How muscles, tissues, and tendons change during pregnancy and lactation with Dr. Nicole Danos -Ep 191 46:48

1+ y ago46:48

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Dr. Danos is an integrative biologist by training, currently working as an assistant professor at a primarily undergraduate institution, the University of San Diego. Her academic research has focused on how muscles and tendons function when animals, including humans, move. When she became pregnant she realized that there was a scarcity of data on t…

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