S4E5: Why Aren’t We Studying Sex Differences in Medical Research with Dr Maria Teresa-Feretti?

In this episode of Women’s Health, Interrupted, we speak with Dr. Maria Teresa Ferretti about why sex and gender differences matter in health research, what happens when they are overlooked and where are the barriers. We explore women’s brain health and Alzheimer’s disease, asking why women experience a disproportionate burden of Alzheimer’s and how studying biological sex differences could help advance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. We also discuss the immune system and what differences in immune responses can teach us about women’s brain health. Dr. Ferretti also shares her own experience with precision medicine, and her hope for the future of Alzheimer’s disease and precision medicine. Because understanding sex differences is an important step towards precision medicine. Host: Dr. Liisa Galea Editor: Dr. Andrew McGovern Producer: Dr. Andrew McGovern Marketing: Felicia Gisondi Music by Dr. Andrew McGovern New episodes of Women’s Health Interrupted will be available every Wednesday. Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast wherever you find your podcasts. Learn more about the Women's Health Research Cluster on their website: https://womenshealthresearchcluster.com/