Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Jun 15, 2025 7:00 AM - Jun 19, 2025 3:00 PM

801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001-3614, USA

DIA 2025 Global Annual Meeting

Redesigning Research and Development with Women in Mind: Turning Ambition to Impact

Session Chair(s)

Anna  Bode, PhD

Anna Bode, PhD

Principal

Kearney, Germany

Discover how to redesign R&D policies with women in mind. Join experts to explore why women’s inclusion in clinical trials matters, what changes are needed, and how stakeholders can drive impact. Together, let's shape a more inclusive future for research.

Learning Objective : Recognize the historical underrepresentation of women in clinical trials, its healthcare impact, and the role of initiatives in addressing gender disparities; Identify key policy changes and strategies for including gender considerations into clinical trial design; Describe ways to develop actionable approaches to foster cross-sector collaboration among industry, regulatory bodies, government, and research institutions to advance gender diversity in clinical research.

Speaker(s)

Alysha  Croker, PhD

Alysha Croker, PhD

Health Canada, Canada

Director, Strategic and Horizontal Policy

Jessica  Federer, MPH

Panelist

Jessica Federer, MPH

Angelini Ventures, United States

Board Member

Martin  Hodosi, MSc

Panelist

Martin Hodosi, MSc

Kearney, United Kingdom

Partner, Healthcare and Life Sciences Practices

Melissa H. Laitner, PhD, MPH

Panelist

Melissa H. Laitner, PhD, MPH

National Academy of Medicine, United States

Director, Strategic Initiatives

Neosho  Ponder, PhD

Panelist

Neosho Ponder, PhD

Tigerlily Foundation, United States

National A.N.G.E.L. Lead

Nicole  Richie, PhD

Panelist

Nicole Richie, PhD

Genentech, United States

Vice President & Global Head Health Equity & Population Science

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