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CEO & President, MassBio | Chair, Bioversity | Board, The Boston Foundation | Vice Chair, American Cancer Society (ACS) Eastern New England | Board, MassBioEd Foundation

Another excellent Women’s Health Symposium at the Statehouse with the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators. A truly packed room and a huge number of legislators and their staff in attendance. We did a dive into a crucial intersection of #healthequity and workplace inclusivity: menopause. Menopause is a natural phase of life for women, which often intersects with the peaks of our careers, but discussions surrounding its impact on professional life have been historically taboo. Advancements and funding for basic research into female biology are translating into more R&D and even company creation, but there’s so much farther to go. Let’s harness the momentum of today's discussions (and the rise of #femtechs) to drive meaningful change. Let us amplify women's voices across all sectors and industries, ensuring that our collective efforts pave the way for a future where every woman's health journey is met with dignity, respect, and opportunity. Thank you to Senator Joan Lovely, Rep. Hannah Kane, and Rep. Carole Fiola for your partnership in making this happen, our friend and keynote speaker Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll for your remarks, and the incredible panel - Dr. Tejumola Adegoke, MD MPH FACOG, Claire Gill (National Menopause Foundation), and Lucy Perez (McKinsey & Company) - for all your insights and inspiration. MassBio #patientdriven

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  • A view of the Great Hall of Flags at the Massachusetts Statehouse with an assembled crowd seated at round tables and listening to speakers.
  • Three women on stage during the event's panel discussion.
  • Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll in a pink blazer speaking at a podium with a microphone.
  • A female member of the audience with a blue shirt and glasses asking a question during the panel discussion.
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Lauren Celano

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1mo

What a great event! So glad to focus on women's health - cannot wait to see how this grows! Thank you to all of the people in MA focusing on this! We are lucky to have a government here that supports this important focus!

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Such an insightful symposium. Let's keep breaking taboos and driving change for women's health. 💪

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Your efforts are inspiring 😊

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Thank you for sharing this Kendalle Burlin O'Connell, Esq. 🙌

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Kristen Godsoe

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Such an inspiring discussion today!

Sofia DePasquale

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Such an amazing event!

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