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When it comes to health care — and the research that informs it — it's time to include everyone.

Precise, effective medicine focuses on each individual’s biology, psychology, and medical history. That means understanding our unique needs in order to develop more inclusive treatments.

Women’s Health Research at Yale funds new approaches to understanding how sex and gender play a role in science and medicine. We bring together Yale faculty from different fields to answer real-world health questions and train the next generation of researchers and clinicians committed to advancing women’s health. Learn more about how we're shaping the future of research.

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