Bridging Disciplines: Advancing Sex- and Gender-Related Research in Biomedicine

Friday 29 Nov 2024, 09:00 → 18:00 Europe/Berlin

Lecture Hall - Medizinische Klinik (New Krehl Klinik) (University Hospital Heidelberg)

Bridging Disciplines:  Advancing Sex and Gender-Related Research in Biomedicine

Join us on November 29th at the University Hospital of Heidelberg (Germany) for a hybrid international symposium where distinguished speakers from basic science, clinical research, and social sciences will provide a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in sex- and gender-related biomedical research.

If you are working on sex-specific molecular mechanisms, the influence of sex and gender on disease outcomes, and the socio-economic impact of gender medicine. Submit your abstract by the 20th of October, following the registration page.

 

Keynote Speakers: We are honoured to welcome experts who will discuss the significance of sex and gender in research. Dr. Theodore S. Kapellos (Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich Clinics I Helmholtz Center Munich) will present his latest findings on sex-specific cell-cell interactions in chronic obstructive airway disease. Prof. Dr. Dr. Lia Bally (University Hospital Bern) will update us on the current research on sex and gender differences in metabolic health.

Panel Discussion: A dynamic panel will bring together, Prof. Dr. med. Carolin Lerchenmüller (University Hospital Zurich), Prof. Dr. Sabine Ludwig (Medical University Innsbruck), Prof. Dr. Christiane Schwieren (Heidelberg University), Prof. Dr. Gertraud Stadler (Charité University Medicine Berlin), Prof. Dr. med. Wolfgang Wick (University Hospital Heidelberg), to discuss the integration of gender and sex studies into academic curricula and research, emphasizing their importance across institutions and the need for sustained research efforts.

 

This symposium offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of sex, gender, and health, network with experts, and contribute to critical conversations in this field. 

We look forward to an inspiring day of learning and collaboration. 

Mark your calendar and be part of the discussion shaping the future of sex- and gender-related research in biomedicine and healthcare.

There is no registration fee! The event will be registered at the LÄK Baden-Württemberg to enable the acquisition of CME points.

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Takara contributed 600euro  -  10x Genomics contributed 600euro

Registration: Registration & Coffee Network

1 Gender Medicine Network - Dr Stefania Del Prete and Prof. Dr. med. Franziska Trudzinski

2 DKFZ and University Equal Opportunities Office - Dr. Amy Danson and Prof. Dr. Christiane Schwieren

3 Characterizing sex chromosome dosage differences in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma tumor microenvironment - Conde-Lopez Cristina (DKFZ Heidelberg)

4 Cell type-specific mechanisms of hepatic sexual dimorphism - Dr. James P. Cleland (DKFZ/EMBL Heidelberg)

5 Sex differences in gene expression across mammalian organ development and evolution - Leticia Rodríguez-Montes (ZMBH Heidelberg)

6 X escape genes in female atherosclerosis are linked to smooth muscle cell biology - Anna E Spiering (Utrecht University)

7 Keynote Speaker 1 - Dr. Theodore S. Kapellos (Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich clinics | Helmholtz Center Munich) - Sex influences cell-cell interactions in chronic obstructive airway disease

12:15 Lunch Break

8 5 x Short Talks Selected From Abstract Submission

9 Keynote Speaker 2 - Prof. Dr. Dr. Lia Bally (University Hospital Bern) - Sex and gender differences in metabolic health

Prof. Dr. Dr. Lia Bally (University Hospital Bern): Sex and gender differences in metabolic health

15:00 Coffee Break

10 2 x Short Talks Selected From Abstract Submission

11 Panel Discussion - How to integrate Sex and gender aspects in biomedical research and academic curricula - Prof. Dr. med. Carolin Lerchenmüller (University Hospital Zürich) Prof. Dr. Sabine Ludwig (Medical University Innsbruck) Prof. Dr. Gertraud Stadler (Charité Berlin) Prof. Dr. Christiane Schwieren (Heidelberg University) Prof. Dr. med. Wolfang Wick (University Hospital Heidelberg)

Prof. Dr. med. Carolin Lerchenmüller (University Hospital Zürich)
Prof. Dr. Sabine Ludwig (Medical University Innsbruck)
Prof. Dr. Gertraud Stadler (Charité Berlin)
Prof. Dr. Christiane Schwieren (Heidelberg University)
Prof. Dr. med. Wolfang Wick (University Hospital Heidelberg)

12 Closing Remarks