recently, most health research wasn’t designed with women in
mind.
About this Event
Women have been historically underrepresented in medical research and clinical trials, leading to treatments primarily designed for men.
This gap affects crucial areas like cardiovascular health, reproductive health, autoimmune diseases, and aging-related conditions.
Join us to address these disparities and advance gender-specific healthcare solutions.
Agenda
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
The #1 Killer No One Talks About: Heart Disease in Women
Host: Dr Robert Kelly
Info: Heart disease doesn’t look the same in women and that’s why it’s often missed.
Learn the real signs, the key risks, and the simple habits that protect your heart for life.
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Dementia in Women: What the Research Tells Us
Host: Dr Kate Hayden
Info: Are women more likely to develop dementia than men?
This talk breaks down the differences between men and women's risk and what steps women can take to protect brain health.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Sleep, Mood & Midlife: What Really Happens When Hormones Shift
Host: Dr Mary Mcaffrey
Info: Midlife can bring brain fog, low energy, and restless sleep. But why? Find out how hormones, metabolism, and mental health are linked.
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Panel Q&A: Closing Clinical Gaps
Info: Doctors, researchers, and women with lived experience share practical advice on how to be heard, get diagnosed faster and change how women’s health is treated in Ireland.
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:00 PM
Break
Interventions & Innovation: Treatments, Hormones & Longevity
Info: This is where science meets real life. We’ll explore the latest updates on hormone therapy, nutrition and cutting-edge longevity treatments, all explained in plain English.
Doctors will share what’s safe, what’s new and what actually works to support your hormones, your bones and your brain as you age.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Hormone Therapy 2.0: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and What’s Next
Info: There’s a lot of confusion around HRT. This session explains what the latest science says, who benefits, and what risks to be aware of so you can make informed choices.
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:40 PM
Building Stronger Bones for Life
Host: Jenni Dowley
Info: Bone health isn’t just a menopause issue — it’s a lifelong foundation for strength, balance, and ageing well. Jenni will share what every woman should know about bone density, early prevention, and how small lifestyle changes today can protect your bones for decades to come.
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:00 PM
Cryopreservation of Ovaries
Host: Dr Niamh Joyce
Info: Dr. Niamh Joyce will explore how women’s fertility isn’t just about conceiving today, it’s also an important indicator of long-term health. She’ll explain what ovarian ageing means, when egg or ovarian tissue freezing makes sense and how these decisions fit into a woman’s broader health journey. She will also highlight why understanding fertility preservation tools is vital for women who want both reproductive choice and healthier ageing outcomes.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
What’s on the horizon in regenerative medicine
Host: François-Xavier Pellay P.h.D.
Info: Cellular, genetic and other longevity therapies. Discover the exciting new science behind cell regeneration, longevity therapies, and how these advances could one day help women age better.
🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:45 PM
Panel Discussion: Personalisation & Precision in Women’s Health
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Break
The Future Is Female. Policy, Innovation, Work & Investment
Info: Women’s health isn’t just a personal issue, it’s a business, tech, and policy revolution. This track showcases the innovators, startups, and investors building solutions for women, from menopause tech to digital health. Why does this matter? When women’s health is funded and prioritised, we all benefit; in workplaces, families, and communities.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:35 PM
The Hidden Economic Cost of Female Hormones in the Workplace
Host: Loretta Dignam
Info: Menopause and midlife health aren’t “personal issues” , they’re workplace priorities.
This talk explores how Irish employers are supporting women’s health at work and why it’s good for business.
🕑: 03:35 PM - 03:55 PM
Public Sector & Policy Opportunities
Host: Dr Olga Cleary
Info: How can Ireland design better health policies that support women through every stage of life? This session explores what’s missing and what we can fix together.
🕑: 03:55 PM - 04:15 PM
Bias in AI: Why We Need Women in the Data
Host: Laura Minquini
Info: Many health algorithms are trained mostly on male data, leading to bias in diagnosis and treatment. Learn what needs to change and how Ireland’s tech and research community can lead the way.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:35 PM
The Economics of Women’s Health and Longevity
Host: Dr. Dominic Trépel
Info: Explore how supporting women’s health across the lifespan doesn’t just improve wellbeing, it strengthens economies, healthcare systems and social stability.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Shaping the Future of Women’s Health. Policy, Investment & Implementation
Host: Dr Dominic Trepel
Info: This panel explores how Ireland can accelerate progress in women’s health, not just by funding innovation, but by creating the right policy environment, data systems, and partnerships to sustain it.
🕑: 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
O'Brien Centre for Science Building - George Moore Auditorium, UCD O'Brien Science Centre West, Dublin, Ireland
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