Women First Research Coalition
The Women’s Health Research Coalition (WFRC) works to advance women’s health through research, policy, and advocacy. Specifically, WFRC:
- Advocate for the increased federal investment in research on women’s health across the lifespan, including for obstetrics and gynecology.
- Support policies that ensure an adequate women’s health research workforce, including the participation of women in that workforce.
- Educate federal policymakers and federal executive branch officials about the need for sustained and strengthened investment in women’s health research, as well as the prioritization of research in conditions that are specific to women or those conditions that may present differently in women than men, to improve the health outcomes of women.
How SGS Participates
SGS is one of 16 organizations that are members of the Women First Research Coalition (WFRC). Through the coalition, SGS has a voice in impacting women’s health legislation and is able to weigh in on legislative or other key issues (e.g., NIH Restructure, NICHD Strategic Plan, NASEM reports, White House initiatives). SGS may periodically be asked to join amicus briefs or learn about these from collaborating members and to network with other members and learn about their advocacy efforts.
Meetings
The coalition meets virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5pm Eastern. More information can be found here.
Get Involved
If you have experience and are interested in this coalition, please send a brief statement of interest and CV to info@sgsonline.org (abbreviated CV or bio sketch strongly preferred).