Resources

Advances in human organoids-on-chips in biomedical research

Wang & Qin

Summarizes advances, applications, and challenges of organoids-on-chips technology for engineering physiologically relevant organ models in biomedical research, drug testing, and disease modeling.

Bridging Research Integrity and Global Health Epidemiology (BRIDGE) Statement: Guidelines for Good Epidemiological Practice

Alba, S., et al.

Provides guidelines for good epidemiological practice in global health, focusing on research integrity and fairness for researchers, funders, and stakeholders.

Bridging the gap: advancing inclusive research for pregnant and lactating women in global health R&D

Impact Global Health

Summarizes the evidence gap, funding, and clinical trial inclusion of pregnant and lactating women in global health R&D, focusing on HIV/AIDS, malaria, and Zika.

Fifth Anniversary Of The Sex And Gender Equity In Research (SAGER) Guidelines: Taking Stock And Looking Ahead

Peters, S. A. E. et al.

Summarizes the SAGER guidelines’ role, barriers to implementation, and recommendations for improving sex and gender equity in health research reporting.

Flying Blind: unveiling the patchy landscape of global R&D for endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and uterine fibroids

Impact Global Health

Summarizes global R&D funding, product pipelines, and innovation gaps for endometriosis, PCOS, and uterine fibroids to inform investment and accelerate women’s health progress.

For Data’s Sake: Dilemmas in the Measurement of Gender Minorities

Glick, J. L. et al.

Summarizes dilemmas in measuring gender minorities for health research, providing insights to improve data collection and address health disparities in the USA.

Gender Differences in Clinical Registration Trials: Is There a Real Problem? 

Labots, G. et al.

Reviews data on gender representation in FDA drug trials to assess under-representation of women and its implications for drug approval decisions.

Global Initiative on AI for Health

World Health Organization

Provides information on global governance, ethical guidance, regulatory considerations, and resources for implementing and evaluating artificial intelligence in health.

Global Migration of Clinical Research During the Era of Trial Registration

Drain, P. K. et al.

Provides data on the global distribution, density, and migration trends of clinical trial sites by country, funding source, and study phase.

Is Sex as a Biological Variable Still Being Ignored in Preclinical Aging Research?

Carmody, C. et al.

Reviews adherence to NIH mandates on sex as a biological variable in preclinical aging research, identifying gaps and recommending strategies for improved compliance.

Mind The Gap: Sex Bias in Basic Skin Research

Kong, B. Y. et al.

Reviews sex bias in basic skin research, highlighting underreporting of sex and advocating for balanced use of male and female cells and animals.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Assessment of NIH Research on Women’s Health

NIH ORWH

Summarizes the National Academies' assessment of NIH research on women's health to inform future research priorities and improve women's health outcomes.