The COVID-19 pandemic is only the most recent example of the central role that sex and gender play in major medical illness.
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The Women in Science (WiS) group within the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging was created to generate thoughtful conversation about disparities in STEM related to gender & gender identity, culture, race, sexual orientation. The group recently hosted a webinar called “Mental Health from PIs to Mentees” to discuss the importance of mental health and self-careRead more
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