Reproductive Health Is More Than Fertility
Reproductive health is a critical component to the overall health of women, encompassing all stages of a woman’s life from menarche right through to post-menopause. When people think of reproductive health, they often think of fertility, but it’s so much more than that. That’s why at WHIS USA, we’re committed to addressing all areas of reproductive health, from contraception and pre-natal care to sexual health, menstrual health, menopause, and beyond.
Reproductive health services encompass a large demographic. With increasing rates of infertility and delayed childbearing there is a growing demand for fertility treatments and related services, and with the global population continuing to grow, the need for reproductive health services remains consistently high.
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Monday, 23 Sep, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sign up for this intimate roundtable to understand what the FDA is doing to support medical device innovation within obstetrical, gynecological and reproductive health.
• Gain tangible insights into how to leverage the work of the FDA to improve innovation pipelines and clinical trials.
Monica Garcia
Assistant Director, Obstetrical and Reproductive Health Devices Team, CDRH,
FDA
Jason Roberts
Gynecological and Surgical Devices, CDRH,
FDA
Tuesday, 24 Sep, 2024
4:20pm - 4:50pm
Hear from those championing culturally competent maternal care, as they take a 360 look at the exciting developments moving the needle and explore the opportunities to adopt a holistic approach in the delivery of care in order to truly move the needle
Elizabeth Cherot
MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer
March of Dimes
Everett Handford
MBA, Regional Director, New England US Department of Health
Human Services
Cory Warner
Global Head of Customer Growth and Operations
Uber Health
Jen Radin
Founding Partner
Deloitte Health Equity Institute
Vesela Kovacheva
Attending Anesthesiologist, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia, Harvard Medical School
4:50pm - 5:20pm
This session looks at one of the fastest growing areas in women’s health: menopause. We’re deep diving into the latest research, addressing the age-old debate around HRT and hormonal treatments, and covering the latest innovation, from supplements, to wearables, non-hormonal treatments, and educational platforms. Hear from a panel of experts as they share their thoughts on where they see the biggest long-term opportunity to truly address the diverse needs of menopausal women.
Claire Gill
CEO
Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
Maryon Stewart BEM
CEO and Founder
Femmar Health
Susan Sly
Co-CEO and Co-Founder
RadiusAI
Susan Sly is the Co-CEO and cofounder of RadiusAI (RAI), an award-winning visual intelligence company specializing in the retail and healthcare sectors. RAI is currently implementing its smart retail solution at the edge for a national retailer with 1,000 locations.
RAI has been named one of the fastest growing startups in Phoenix three years in a row and won VentureBeat’s AI Innovation at the Edge Award in 2022, beating out several highly acclaimed technology companies.
Prior to cofounding RAI, Susan led channel sales teams in three sectors generating over $2 billion in revenue. In her spare time, Susan is the host of the highly acclaimed podcast, Raw and Real Entrepreneurship, mom of five, wife, and tech investor. Susan has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, ABC Family, and is a member of the prestigious Forbes Business Council.
5:20pm - 5:50pm
This discussion highlights the latest developments and research-to-date around ovarian function. Looking at the hormones that dominate the endocrine system, this panel assesses the broader impact that an understanding of ovarian function would have on extending fertility, delaying menopause, and significantly reducing symptoms such as sweating, heart disease and dementia experienced by women throughout their lifetime.
Piraye Beim
Founder & CEO
Celmatix
Ivana Muncie-Vasic
CEO & Founder
Vitra Labs
7:00pm
Are you an entrepreneur in reproductive health and want to continue the conversation? Join the reproductive health reception, hosted by an industry leader to connect with likeminded individuals. Available to 20 people and is invite only. To be considered, all applicants must be registered for the summit.