Training neurologists to consider sex and gender in patient care
Official title: Sex and Gender Enriched Neurology
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10917336 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating training materials for future neurologists at UCSF to help them understand how sex and gender can affect neurological care, so they can provide better support for patients based on their unique needs and life experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $162,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R25NS136037-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10917336 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals seeking neurological care who may benefit from a more personalized approach that considers their sex and gender.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have neurological conditions or those who are not interested in sex and gender considerations in their care may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to develop educational materials and curricula that will train neurologists to incorporate sex and gender considerations into neurological care and research. By addressing the influence of sex and gender on neurological diseases, the program seeks to fill significant gaps in current neurology education. It will target UCSF neurology residency trainees, medical students, and clinical fellows, ensuring that future neurologists are equipped to provide informed care based on patients' reproductive goals, hormonal transitions, and societal roles. The curriculum development will be guided by evidence-based principles to enhance learning and engagement.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved neurological care that is more tailored to the unique needs of patients based on their sex and gender.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in integrating sex and gender considerations into medical education, indicating a promising approach for improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bove, Riley Marie Browne — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Bove, Riley Marie Browne
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.