December 8, 2014

Methods and Techniques for Integrating Biological Variable Sex in Preclinical Research - PM

One of the fundamental variables in preclinical biomedical research is sex: whether a cell, tissue, or animal is female or male. Biological sex is an important consideration for this research that underlies drug development, clinical trials, and prevention approaches. Learn how to incorporate sex to strengthen scientific design from leaders in the field through this recorded full-day meeting hosted by the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health.

In this video covering the afternoon sessions, learn about practical methods to integrate the biological variable sex into research projects and cultivating a culture of “Sex Matters” across multiple disciplines. Concludes with recommendations and highlights.

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