Women’s brain health is receiving increasing attention, yet significant gaps remain in our understanding of how neurological conditions affect women differently from men. Women are more likely to experience disorders such as migraine and Alzheimer’s disease, while sex-specific biological factors, hormonal changes, and historical gaps in research continue to influence diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Research also shows that women’s health has long been underrepresented in neuroscience, limiting our understanding of disease mechanisms and opportunities for innovation.
Join the MVA Women’s Health Network in for an afternoon dedicated to women’s brain health. Bringing together experts from academia, hospitals, and the life science industry, the seminar will explore how sex and gender influence brain health across the lifespan, and why a greater focus on women-specific research is essential for improving patient outcomes and advancing innovation.
The seminar will highlight ongoing research, clinical perspectives, and industry efforts to address unmet needs in women’s brain health. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss how improved data collection, greater representation of women in research, and increased investment in women’s health can help close existing knowledge gaps and accelerate innovation.
Whether you work in academia, healthcare, biotech, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare innovation, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into an emerging field that sits at the intersection of neuroscience, women’s health, and life science innovation.
We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging afternoon of knowledge sharing, discussion, and networking.
Date: Tuesday, 17th November 2026
Time: 14:00 – 18:30
Venue: Medicon Valley Alliance, Arne Jacobsens Vej 13, Hub3, Auditorium
Program
| 14:00 | Registration & networking |
| 14:30 |
Welcome Anette Steenberg, CEO, Medicon Valley Alliance |
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| 17:50 | Networking and drinks |
| 18:30 | End of meeting |
Speakers
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Carina Wattmo is affiliated with the Cognitive Disorders Research Unit at Lund University. She holds a PhD in Medical Science and has a multidisciplinary background in nursing, statistics and business administration. Her research focuses on Alzheimer’s disease progression, including risk factors associated with cognitive and functional outcomes, and the development of statistical prediction models that may support research into future therapies. |
The deadline for registration is 15th November 2026
The MVA Women’s Health network
Joining the MVA Women’s Health Network is free of charge but is limited to Medicon Valley Alliance members. Non-member organizations and companies are welcome to attend one network event to evaluate the relevance of joining the network. For more information, please contact Katrine Brems Olsen at kbo@mva.org
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