FemTech Focus
269 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsProduced by FemHealth Insights and hosted by CEO, Dr. Brittany Barreto, the FemTech Focus podcast engages people supporting, investing, and innovating in the FemHealth market to talk about present innovations and the future of female health and wellness. Why were women excluded from clinical trials till 1993? How is the US maternity mortality rate rising so quickly? When will we have effective treatments for menopause? These provocative questions and more are posed to expert guests while highlighting innovative solutions improving women's health.
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Nurx by Thirty Madison Brings Women’s Healthcare to Your Mailbox – Episode 233
April 17, 2024 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBIn 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 allergies respectively. Michelle and Brittany discuss Thirty Madison’s leadership in delivering digital health for women through their portfolio of br...
Investing in FemTech in LATAM with Daniela Pacheco – Episode 232
April 10, 2024 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn 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 America, cultural considerations unique to the region, and the areas that present the greatest opportunity for growth. You can connect with Danie...
Optimizing Preconception Wellness with Poplin – Episode 231
March 27, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn 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,” discuss how Alexandria leveraged her unique interests to create a company and change lives, and learn more about what it’s like to write a book. ...
Tackling IUD Insertion Pain with Aspivix - Episode 230
March 13, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn 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 innovation, the history of gynecological care, and how to go viral on Tiktok. Additionally, whether you are a patient or physician, you can use t...
From Lab to Market: Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic Innovation with Aspira Women’s Health - Episode 229
February 28, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn 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 conversation, Nicole and Brittany discuss the challenges unique to ovarian cancer detection and treatment, why Aspira’s products are so revolutionar...
VCs for Repro: Abortion is Your Business - Episode 228
February 14, 2024 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBIn 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 reproductive rights, ensuring that entrepreneurs and innovators in the space have access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Remember to li...
Coroflo Measures What Matters: Quantifying Breast Milk - Episode 227
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn 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 Rosanne Longmore is the CEO of Coroflo. Prior to Coroflo, Rosanne worked in financial services for 15 years, specializing in wealth management. She...
Decoding the Vaginal Microbiome with Evvy - Episode 226
January 17, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn 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 of Evvy, where her mission is to close the gender health data gap. Evvy is unlocking precision female healthcare through researching novel fem...
Getting to Know Your Vagina with Good Clean Love - Episode 225
January 03, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIn 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 bio Wendy Strgar is an award-winning entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a woman-owned B corporation and a pioneer in the o...
2023 End of Year Review with Dr. Brittany Barreto - Episode 224
December 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBIt’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 for 2024. We look at the key industry influencers of 2023, investments, organizations, conferences, exits, startups that all shined this year and h...
BONUS #11 - What’s Nyoo? Pelvic Health
December 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBThis 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 share it. Special thanks to Priya Bathija - CEO of Nyoo - for allowing us to share this recording. We hope you enjoy it just as much as we did! ...
Women’s Health in South Korea with SAIB & Co - Episode 223
December 06, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn 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 designer, serial entrepreneur, and educator. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design(RISD), was a Fulbright Scholar, and has over 15...
Closing the Gap: Addressing Unmet Needs and Research Gaps with the Society for Women’s Health Research - Episode 222
November 22, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBIn 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 the episode! Guest bio Kathryn (Katie) Schubert joined the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) as President and CEO in April 2020. Under ...
Using CBD to close the Pain Gap with AIMA - Episode 221
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn 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 to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Lanna is a queer ecofeminist and advocate for gynecological health. She started AIM...
La santé des femmes en France, avec FemTech France (Women's Health in France, with FemTech France) - Episode 220
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBIn 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! Guest bio Delphine has always worked in the startup world, and was formerly Head of Events at STATION F, the world’s largest startup campus based...
Making Breast Care Self Care with UE Life Sciences - Episode 219
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn 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, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Smita lost her sister at the age of 44 to late stage triple negative breast cancer. Since ...
Harnessing AI to revolutionize reproductive health with MIM Fertility - Episode 218
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn 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 the Warsaw School of Economics and University College Dublin, in Ireland. She has 15 years of professional experience in business and governmen...
Designing the Future of FemTech with Guidea - Episode 217
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn 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 Theresa is an O’Reilly author and is recognized as a “Top Designer in Technology” by Business Insider. Her client list includes Humana, Cigna, John...
Summer Throwbacks! Improving Access to Safe Abortions Around the World with Vitala Global - Ep. 65
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBIt’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 references that are slightly out of date. There’s some golden content here though, so let’s get into it. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and ...
Summer Throwbacks! Brilliantly and the Thermodynamics of Reconstructed Breasts - Ep. 82
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIt’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 discussed breast implants, preventative mastectomies and fundraising during a pandemic. This episode was first released in 2021, so there may be one o...
Summer Throwbacks! Center for Intimacy Justice wants equality in advertisement policies - Episode 167
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MBIt’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 the sexual wellness market, which made the NY Times "Most Popular" list and was the Opinion section's display piece. Center for Intimacy Justice is...
Summer Throwbacks! Kegg, Cervical Fluid as the 5th Vital Sign - Ep. 11
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIn 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 slightly out of date. There’s some golden content here though, so let’s get into it. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Gue...
Beating the Urge: Overcoming Overactive Bladder with Renalis Health - Ep. 216
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIn 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 Missy Lavender is the founder and CEO of Renalis Health; an innovator, patient, researcher, author, advocate and public speaker about the often dif...
FemTech with Dr. Britt: History of the Revitalization Act - Ep. 215
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBJune 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 it made, and what we have today as a result. Remember to like, rate, subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Dr. Brittany Barreto is a trai...
Revolutionizing Data Collection for Improved Health Outcomes with My Normative - Ep. 214
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn 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 is sponsored by our friends at Guidea, a women-owned, women-led design consultancy that specializes in bringing femtech innovations to lif...
Destigmatizing Menstrual Health for Black Communities with The Black Women’s Reproductive Health Project - Ep. 213
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn 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 human rights law, Tora led a judicial review claim against the prison service for forcing a strip-search of her female client whilst she was menst...
Women's Blood Disorders: Clotting and Bleeding from Periods through Menopause with Ariela Marshall - Ep. 212
June 07, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn 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 the episode! Guest bio Dr. Marshall is a hematologist specializing in disorders of thrombosis and hemostasis (bleeding and clotting) in women. S...
Health to wealth: The economic impact of investing in women's health research with WHAM - Ep. 211
May 31, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn 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 like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Carolee is an innovator, entrepreneur and thought leader dedicated to improving wome...
FemTech with Dr. Britt: Osteoporosis - Ep. 210
May 24, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn 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 disproportionately. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Dr. Brittany Barreto is a trailblazer in the field of FemTe...
FemTech in India with Gytree - Ep. 209
May 17, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIn 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 Swarnima is the Chief Product Officer for Gytree, a virtual women's health clinic for total care. She is an AstraZeneca Young Health Scholar working ...
Menopause and Memory Loss with Estrigenix - Ep. 208
May 10, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBIn 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. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the science behind menopause and memory loss. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy t...
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding with Bayer - Ep. 207
May 03, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBIn 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 startups, and which companies they’re interested in working with. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Dr. Yesmean ...
FemTech with Dr. Britt: Mifepristone - Ep.206
April 26, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIn 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 bio Dr. Brittany Barreto is a trailblazer in the field of FemTech, using her scientific background, entrepreneurial spirit, and investment expe...
Patient Privacy with HeartSnug - Ep. 205
April 19, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn 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 best friend (and HeartSnug co-founder Sara), has a complex congenital heart defect which resulted in her undergoing open-heart surgery as a baby an...
Perinatal Mental Health with FamilyWell - Ep. 204
April 12, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn 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 think! Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Correction: Reference was made to "DHHS" Department of Health and Human Servi...
Menstrual Effluent as a Diagnostic Tool with The ROSE Study - Ep. 203
April 05, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIn 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 episode! Guest bio Dr. Christine N Metz is a Professor at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health and the Donald and Ba...
Incarcerated Women’s Health with Reproductive Justice Inside - Ep. 202
March 29, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBIn 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. Remember to like, rate and subscribe and enjoy the episode! Guest bio Kimberly Haven is a powerful voice and force in the social justice movemen...
Maven Clinic: A FemTech Unicorn - Ep.201
March 22, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBIn 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. Neel Shah, MD, MPP, FACOG, is Chief Medical Officer of Maven Clinic, the largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, and Assistant Profe...
Hospital Staffing and Outcomes for Women’s Health with Parity Healthcare- Ep. 200
March 15, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIt’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 truly fascinating episode. Remember to like, rate and subscribe, and enjoy the episode! Episode Notes Guest bio Heidi Morin is founder and CEO...
How to go from Underrated to Unbeatable with Surbhi Sarna, Author of Without a Doubt - Ep. 199
March 08, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIn 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 FemTech Focus podcast! Guest bio Surbhi Sarna is the healthcare partner at Y Combinator, and is the founder and former CEO of nVision Medical, w...
Epilepsy in Females with Dr. Sarita Maturu - Ep.198
March 01, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBIn 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 impacts of an epilepsy diagnosis are. Enjoy the episode! Remember to like, rate and subscribe to the FemTech Focus podcast! Guest bio Sarita Maturu i...
Private Equity and Women’s Health with Maurissa Bell - Ep.197
February 22, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn 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 sector, and what they see as the future of women’s health and wellness. Guest bio Maurissa Bell is Vice President of Private Equity at Clairvest ...
Female Involvement in Clinical Trials with Dr. Rasha Babikir from Cedar Health Research - Ep.196
February 15, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBDr. 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 equality in clinical trials moving forwards. Guest bio Dr. Rasha Babikir is a first generation American with Afro-Arabian origins in Egypt and Suda...
STIs and the Vaginal Microbiome with Dr. Kate Rhodes and Dr. Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz - Ep.195
February 08, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBDr. 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 and cancer, plus what it’s like to be a researcher of women’s health. Enjoy the episode! Guest bios Dr. Kate Rhodes is a Research Scientist at the...
Women’s Health Policy with Liz Powell from G2G Consulting - Ep.194
February 01, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBLiz 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. Guest bio Originally from Boston, MA, Liz has 25 years of experience from working on health, Defense, high-tech and economic development issue...
2022 End of Year Review with Dr. Brittany Barreto - Ep 193
December 26, 2022 16:18 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBDictionary.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 shifts affecting our industry, review last year's predictions and see if they materialized while making predictions for 2023, key industry influencers ...
Growing Japanese Corporate interest in FemTech with Saki Oshima from Scrum Ventures - Ep 192
December 19, 2022 19:41 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBHead 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 the women's health sector in Japan, she founded Femtech Community Japan as one of the founding members. Scrum Ventures is an early-stage venture f...
How muscles, tissues, and tendons change during pregnancy and lactation with Dr. Nicole Danos -Ep 191
December 12, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBDr. 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 the basic biology of the female body during pregnancy and lactation. Her current research program, engages undergraduate students, and addresses th...
HerShare, a new femtech-specific angel network - Ep 190
December 05, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBMilena Bacalja Perianes is a femtech expert and gender lens investing specialist. Having worked across the public and private sector to create women-centered products, programmes and financing instruments. She is committed to driving more innovation and investment into women's health solutions that can close the gender gap. With an MPHIL in Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge, she is the co-founder of Madami and the Menstrual Health Hub (the latter being recently acquired) and fo...
How pregnancy affects the brain - Ep 189
November 28, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBDr. O’Neal is an expert in Women’s Neurology. She serves as the Director of the Women’s Neurology Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Further, she’s written multiple papers on this subject and edited several books including: the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Continuum edition of “Neurological Illness in Pregnancy”, “Women’s Neurology- what do I do now?”, the Neurologic Clinics edition on the “Neurology of Pregnancy” and “Neurology and Psychiatry of Women: A Guide to Gender-based I...