Ann S. Bowers Women’s Brain Health Initiative to Host Lecture on Menopause, Brain Aging and Dementia
The Ann S. Bowers Women’s Brain Health Initiative is kicking off its fall lecture series with a presentation exploring the connections between menopause, brain aging and dementia. On Monday, September 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT, Madeline Wood Alexander, PhD Candidate at Sunnybrook Research Institute and the University of Toronto, will […]
Coalition for Women’s Brain Health Represented at WAM Symposium During AAIC 2026
July 13, 2026, marked an exciting day for the Coalition for Women’s Brain Health, as Coalition for Women’s brain Health members gathered in London during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), the world’s largest annual gathering of Alzheimer’s and dementia researchers, clinicians, and professionals. Coalition Steering Committee members Dr. Rachel Buckley and Dr. Roberta Brinton joined Sandy Gleysteen, who produced […]
NIH Announces $2.5 Million Challenge to Advance Menopause Education for Health Care Professionals
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women’s Health has announced the COMpetency in Menopause & Integrated Therapy (COMMIT) Challenge, a new initiative designed to strengthen menopause education across the U.S. health care workforce. The Challenge will provide a total of $2.5 million in prizes to identify, recognize, and amplify existing evidence-based […]
NEW RESOURCE: Brain Health at Midlife: New Insights from CWBH Steering Committee Member Dr. Jessica Caldwell
The Coalition for Women’s Brain Health (CWBH) is pleased to spotlight a recent article by Steering Committee member Dr. Jessica Caldwell, published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society. In Brain and Cognitive Health at Midlife, Dr. Caldwell explores the cognitive changes many women experience during midlife and the menopause transition, including the commonly […]
NEW RESOURCE: State of Women’s Health Report 2026– Cleveland Clinic
The State of Women’s Health Report from Cleveland Clinic highlights critical gaps in women’s healthcare awareness, research, and access, while underscoring the urgent need for more personalized, sex-specific approaches to care. Drawing on national survey data and expert insights, the report explores how women continue to face barriers to diagnosis, preventive care, and treatment across […]
Advancing Women’s Brain Health: OSSD 2026 with CWBH Member Katie Schubert
The Coalition for Women’s Brain Health (CWBH) is proud to support the upcoming Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place May 12–15, 2026, in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. In collaboration with the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR), CWBH recognizes the importance of convenings like the OSSD Annual Meeting in bringing together researchers, […]
The Brain Economy: The New Frontier in Global Growth
The concept of the brain economy is emerging as a transformative economic paradigm in which “brain capital” — the combination of brain health and cognitive, emotional, and social skills — is recognized as a foundational driver of future economic growth and resilience. Rather than focusing solely on physical or digital infrastructure, the brain economy emphasizes […]
Brain Health Takes Center Stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos
At the 2025 World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, brain health emerged as a major global priority, signaling a shift in how leaders view the future of human well-being and economic resilience. For the first time, discussions at the Forum elevated brain health — not just as a medical issue but as a critical economic […]
Highlighting the NIA Workshop on Sex Differences Across the Lifespan: Featuring Emily Jacobs, PhD
The Coalition for Women’s Brain Health is pleased to spotlight the recent National Institute on Aging (NIA) Workshop on Sex Differences Impacting Human Health Across the Lifespan. This workshop brought together leading experts from across the scientific community to examine how sex-specific biological factors shape health outcomes from early development through aging. We are proud […]
Ann S. Bowers Women’s Brain Health Initiative Seminar Series: Register Now!
The Ann S. Bowers Women’s Brain Health Initiative Seminar Series is dedicated to advancing research, awareness, and advocacy in women’s brain health. This monthly webinar series brings together leading experts across neuroimaging, women’s health, AI, and cutting-edge computational methods to share emerging insights and foster meaningful discussion. Each session features a dynamic presentation followed by […]