With increasing understanding of the inter-relatedness and complexity of disease, the nature of scientific investigation is shifting to a multi-disciplinary collaborative approach. Advances in women's health can be better achieved by promoting partnerships in cross-disciplinary research.
This includes
Collaborations among researchers in academia, private industry, and federal settings, could provide access to the latest scientific tools and technologies for women's health research.
NIH Announces New BIRCWH Awards to Promote Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health , September 24, 2007
11 Institutions Established in Second Round of Specialized Centers of Research on Sex/Gender Factors Affecting Women's Health , September 24, 2007
Second Annual Interdisciplinary Women's Health Research Symposium
October 20 Videocast
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