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 […]

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 […]