New WBP-Commissioned Economist Impact White Paper “Sex, Gender and the Brain: Towards an Inclusive Research Agenda”
Did you know that the cost of brain disorders is estimated to equal 10% of the World’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? Women are overwhelmingly affected by the most prevalent disorders including dementia and migraine. The Women’s Brain Project commissioned Economist Impact to examine the economic rationale for investing in sex-and-gender-specific brain research in a White Paper […]
SFScon22: The impact of sex and gender biases in Artificial Intelligence
Women’s Brain Project volunteer, Claudia Falchi Delgado explains the impact of sex and gender biases in AI— a presentation in collaboration with the Women’s Brain Project and DEXAI – Artificial Ethics. We are thankful for the work Claudia is doing. Select this link for the entire presentation.
Lecanemab for Alzheimer’s Disease – Official WBP statement
Second disease-modifying drug for Alzheimer’s Disease approved by FDA opens a new era of hope for patients and families The Women’s Brain Project (WBP) has joyfully received the announcement of the approval by the Food and Drug Administration of Lecanemab for early Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha, WBP co-founder and pro-bono CEO, stated: […]
New ‘Not All In Her Head’ campaign empowers women with migraine in the workplace
Did you know migraine is the leading reason for days lost at work in the world among people under 50? With women three times more likely than men to suffer with migraine, they bear the greatest impact. The Women’s Brain Project has launched a striking and thought-provoking disease awareness campaign called ‘Not All In Her Head’. This migraine awareness campaign brings to […]
Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha, Co-founder and pro-bono CEO of the Women’s Brain Project wins the prestigious Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Switzerland 2022
The Women’s Brain Project (WBP) is exceptionally proud that our CEO Dr Antonella Santuccione Chadha has won the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award 2022 in Switzerland. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony on 1 September 2022 in Zürich. What an honour for her to be rewarded for her tireless pursuit of putting her […]
Antonella Santuccione Chadha shares her thoughts on being nominated for the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award 2022
In March of this year, it was announced that Dr. Antonella Santuccione Chadha, the CEO of Women’s Brain Project, was one of the women nominated for the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Switzerland 2022 which will be announced on September 1st, 2022 in Zürich, Switzerland. It’s an honour to be nominated for such an […]
WBP Salutes the WHO for Highlighting the Urgent Need to Transform Mental Health and Mental Health Care
by Anna Dé – WBP Policy and Advocacy Team Lead On 17 June 2022, the World Health Organization released its largest review of world mental health since the turn of the century. The detailed work provides a blueprint for governments, academics, health professionals, civil society and others with an ambition to support the world in transforming […]
Webinar: Introducing Women’s Brain Project (20 June 14:00 – 15:00 CEST)
Want to know more about the Women’s Brain Project? Find out more about us at our introductory webinar on Monday 20 June 14:00-15:00 CEST. Antonella Chadha Santuccione (WBP CEO) Maria Teresa Ferretti (WBP CSO) and Anna Dé (Policy and Advocacy Team Lead of the WBP) will give the lowdown on WBP’s mission to advance sex and gender considerations for brain […]
Neurological Disorders Become a Major Global Health Priority: Supporting the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders
The Women’s Brain Project (WBP), along with all members of the OneNeurology partnership, celebrates a major milestone for all those affected by neurological disorders today, with the adoption of the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders, announced at the 75th World Health Assembly. “The Women’s Brain Project is delighted to see […]
WBP publishes New Book ‘Sex and Gender Bias in Technology and Artificial Intelligence: Biomedicine and Healthcare Applications’
The Women’s Brain Project (WBP) accomplished yet another milestone in removing barriers posed by sex and gender biases in medicine and novel technologies: The international Swiss-based non-profit organization just published their newest book, ‘Sex and Gender Bias in Technology and Artificial Intelligence: Biomedicine and Healthcare Applications’ together with the prestigious publishing house Elsevier and in […]
