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The Center for Women’s Health Research is regarded as one of the best places to conduct research that includes women and considers the distinct but linked concepts of sex (biological) and gender (social) differences.
We mentor and fund the next generation of researchers, supporting their cutting-edge research on issues that pose a significant threat to women’s health – cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and the intersection of mental health and physical health in those diseases. Join us in supporting new, life-saving discoveries and in learning more about women’s health across the lifespan.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Learn about the history of infectious disease, awareness and prevention of infectious disease while travelling, and the years of scientific research that contributed to and allowed for the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccines.
The Center is hiring a Research Program Lead to develop and implement plans for our rapidly growing research programs. This position will be responsible for coordinating and leading research & mentoring initiatives including the Faculty Development Research Award Program, the national conference and more.
The Business Services Senior Professional will collaborate with Center leaders and team members to develop and implement plans for the operational systems, processes and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the Center for Women’s Health Research (CWHR). This position will be responsible for budget preparation, financial and strategic planning and analysis and provide programmatic, fundraising and other support as needed. This position will administer fiscal operations, personnel systems and programs that support the mission of the Center.
If your NIH research grant work was adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, then you may be eligible for an extension. NIH recently announced that NIH fellowship (F) and career development (K) research grant recipients directly affected by COVID-19 may apply for no-cost extensions and funded extensions (NOT-OD-21-052). These extension requests will be reviewed by NIH and authorized organization officials and considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to the availability of funds.
We are finding answers that save lives through research focused on women's health and sex and gender differences.
Through seed grants and our renowned mentoring, we support scientists who study women’s health and sex and gender differences.
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