Tag Archives: Women’s Health

Wellcome Invests £155 Million in UK Doctoral Training Programmes for Healthcare Professional Researchers

(IN BRIEF) Wellcome is investing £155 million in 14 new doctoral training programmes across the UK to support healthcare professionals who want to build research careers alongside clinical practice. The funding will help institutions recruit a diverse range of healthcare … Read the full press release

Novonesis to Manufacture and Commercialize TurtleTree’s LF+® for Nutrition and Supplement Markets

(IN BRIEF) Novonesis has signed an agreement with TurtleTree to scale, manufacture and commercialize TurtleTree’s precision-fermented lactoferrin LF+®. Under the partnership, Novonesis will exclusively support LF+® for the early life nutrition market and will also receive selected commercial rights for … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Study Identifies Molecular Features of Adenomyosis That May Support More Targeted Treatments

(IN BRIEF) University of Liverpool researchers have identified distinctive molecular and biological characteristics in adenomyosis lesions that could help support the development of more targeted treatments for the condition. Using spatial transcriptomics to compare diseased and healthy tissue from the … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki Funds Backs Ferrivia as Startup Targets Ferritin Testing, Iron Deficiency Support and US Expansion

(IN BRIEF) University of Helsinki Funds has invested €50,000 in Ferrivia Oy through the HELSEED entrepreneurship programme, supporting the startup’s work on a digital service focused on low ferritin levels and iron deficiency-related concerns. Ferrivia was founded by nutritional scientist … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Joins £50 Million NIHR Consortium to Reduce Maternal Health Inequalities Across the UK

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton is joining a new £50 million National Institute for Health and Care Research programme designed to transform maternal health and reduce inequalities in maternity outcomes across the UK. The NIHR Inequalities Challenge Maternity Disparities … Read the full press release

Solvay Supports Pantys in Expanding Verified Menstrual Health Initiatives for Vulnerable Communities

(IN BRIEF) Solvay and Pantys have agreed to a new three-year partnership that will expand their work in menstrual health, inclusion and verified social impact. Building on a collaboration that began in 2017, the partnership connects Solvay’s sustainable chemistry and … Read the full press release

Réunion University Hospital Advances Modernisation Programme with Colas Subsidiary GTOI Involved in BFPE Construction

(IN BRIEF) Colas, through its subsidiary GTOI – Les Grands Travaux de l’Océan Indien, will participate in the construction of the future Maternity and Children’s Ward at the Réunion University Hospital in Saint-Denis as part of a consortium led by … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IPA Develops AI-Driven GenderHeart System to Improve Cardiovascular Aftercare and Outcomes for Women

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IPA is developing a digital assistance system through the GenderHeart project to improve aftercare and early detection of cardiovascular disease in women, who face higher mortality rates after heart attacks and strokes compared to men. The system … Read the full press release

SGS and Berlin Healthtech Startup theblood Form Strategic Partnership to Validate Menstrual Blood Diagnostics for Women’s Health

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with Berlin-based healthtech startup theblood to support the development and validation of diagnostic tools based on menstrual blood. Acting as an independent quality and validation partner, SGS will apply its pharmaceutical and bioanalytical expertise to … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool-led BMJ review confirms no clear link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism or ADHD

(IN BRIEF) A major review led by the University of Liverpool and published in The BMJ finds no reliable evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children. Evaluating nine systematic reviews comprising 40 studies, researchers determined … Read the full press release

Overture Life Secures EIB Support to Boost Automation and Accessibility in Reproductive Healthcare

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €20 million loan to Overture Life to develop automated and AI-driven technologies for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing. The funding supports the company’s R&D, production expansion, and clinical … Read the full press release

University of Bristol’s Online Lichen Sclerosus Guide Wins National Award for Empowering Patients and Improving Communication

(IN BRIEF) The Lichen Sclerosus Guide, co-produced by the University of Bristol, University of Nottingham, and NHS partners, has won the 2025 Picker Experience Network Award for excellence in patient communication. The online guide provides vital information and support for … Read the full press release

FIGO and SOGC Announce Montréal as Host City for the FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2027

(IN BRIEF) The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has selected Montréal, Canada, as the host city for the XXVI FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, scheduled for 31 October–5 November 2027. Organised in partnership with the Society … Read the full press release

FIGO Recognises Nineteen Trailblazing Women for Transformative Contributions to Global Women’s Health

(IN BRIEF) FIGO has presented the 2025 FIGO Women’s Awards to nineteen exceptional women from around the world for their transformative contributions to gynaecology, obstetrics, and women’s health. The awards, announced during the FIGO General Assembly at the XXV FIGO … Read the full press release

International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Welcomes New Members, Strengthening Global Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has expanded its international network to 142 national societies with the inclusion of new members from Angola, Chad, and Guyana. These associations—Associação de Ginecologistas e Obstetras de Angola, Association Tchadienne … Read the full press release

XXV FIGO World Congress in Cape Town Brings Together Global Experts to Drive Women’s Health and Rights Forward

(IN BRIEF) FIGO will host over 5,000 participants at the XXV FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 5–9 October 2025. Returning to Africa for the first time since 2009, the Congress will … Read the full press release

FIGO Awards Celebrate Global Trailblazers Advancing Women’s Health, Equality, and Reproductive Rights

(IN BRIEF) At the XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Cape Town, six outstanding figures were honoured for their global impact on women’s health and rights. The FIGO Distinguished Merit Award was presented to Ethiopia’s Health Minister … Read the full press release

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: bonprix strengthens women’s health advocacy with “Feel ahead!” initiative and Pink Collection

(IN BRIEF) bonprix, together with Brustkrebs Deutschland e. V., has launched its “Feel ahead!” campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of breast self-examination with the striking image of a knotted bra. Running alongside the release of its … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki study shows hormone therapy lowers heart disease risk in women with history of pre-eclampsia

(IN BRIEF) A doctoral study at the University of Helsinki shows that women with a history of pre-eclampsia face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular disease later in life, but hormone therapy used during menopause can help reduce this risk while … Read the full press release

EQT Foundation Launches Global Grants to Drive Deeptech Innovation in Women’s Health

(IN BRIEF) The EQT Foundation has opened a global call for proposals under its Breakthrough Science grants program, offering grants from €25,000 to €100,000 to researchers focused on addressing critical female health challenges with deeptech solutions. The initiative seeks to … Read the full press release