IRENE's Mini Symposium of the series "Sex and Gender in Research"

We want to invite you to the next IRENE's Mini Symposium of the series "Sex and Gender in Research":

Gain practical insights into challenges, established best practices, and emerging opportunities for incorporating sex- and gender-sensitive perspectives into research!

When?  October 15th, 2026 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Where? online via zoom

Registration: https://www.umfrageonline.com/c/avsbpnk7

Schedule:
10:30     “The effect of testosterone on CD4+ T cells in health and autoimmune liver disease” by Dorothee Schwinge
10:50     “Sex differences & immune variation: lessons from Tanzania” by Tal Pecht
11:10     “The role of biological sex in bladder mucosal immunity” by Molly Ingersoll
11:30     Panel Discussion moderated by David Fußhöller

And again here are additional material and links all around this topic:

Here you can find the DFG Guidelines: https://www.dfg.de/en/basics-topics/developments-within-the-research-system/diversity-dimensions
 

Furthermore, we want to highlight free learning opportunities:

Sex and Gender in Research Training Modules (Global preclinical Data Forum): https://www.preclinicaldataforum.org/addressing-sex-as-a-biological-variable-training/

Sex and Gender in Research Training Modules(Canadian Institutes of Health Research): https://www.cihr-irsc-igh-isfh.ca/

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

All the best,

Your IRENE Team