Annual meetings focused on understanding sex differences in health and disease.
Organization for the Study of Sex Differences Annual Meetings
This study is bringing together scientists and doctors to talk about how being male or female can affect health and diseases throughout life, especially as we age, so they can share ideas and work together to improve our understanding of these differences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10868423 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research involves organizing annual meetings that bring together scientists and clinicians to discuss the biological basis of sex and gender differences in health and disease. The meetings feature keynote lectures, workshops, and symposia that cover various aspects of sex differences research, including genetic, molecular, and cellular levels. Participants can share their findings and collaborate on interdisciplinary approaches to enhance knowledge in this field. The focus of the 2020 meeting is on sex differences across the lifespan, particularly in aging and age-related diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include researchers, clinicians, and trainees interested in sex differences in health and disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not have a professional interest in sex differences may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of health issues that differ by sex, ultimately benefiting patient care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous meetings and collaborations in this field have shown success in advancing knowledge and fostering interdisciplinary research on sex differences.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- University of California Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arnold, Arthur P — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Arnold, Arthur P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.