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Sex Cells! A workshop on sex- and gender-based analysis plus (SGBA+) in research

Tuesday, November 26, 2019 18:00to20:00
de Grandpre Communications Centre, The Neuro, 3801 University Street, Montreal, CA
Sex Cells! A workshop on sex- and gender-based analysis plus (SGBA+) in research

Considerations of sex and gender are key to conducting inclusive research, building unbiased technology and facilitating equitable healthcare. Studies that have implemented sex- and gender-based analysis plus (SGBA+) have found sex differences in riskÌýof disease andÌýresponse to treatments.,ÌýThey have increased understanding of the relationship betweenÌýsex andÌýbrain function.,ÌýSGBA+Ìýhas also helped to detect gender and race bias in artificial intelligence, and develop strategies to removeÌýthis bias.ÌýÌýWhat will you find when you implement SGBA+ in your research?

Join HBHL and Scientista forÌýSex Cells!, a workshop on SGBA+, to learn how you can implement SGBA+ in your own research.Ìý

The workshop will feature talks from two SGBA+ experts, which will provide an overview of what SGBA+ is, examples of studies that have implemented SGBA+, how SGBA+Ìýcan enhance your research, as well asÌýan in-depth discussion of the Four Core Genotypes Model.ÌýSpeakers include Krystle van Hoof (Managing Director and CEO, HBHL and past Assistant Director, CIHR Institute of Gender & Health) and Sherri Lee Jones (Postdoctoral Fellow,ÌýResearch Institute of the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Health CenterÌýandÌýDepartment of Psychiatry, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ).

The talks will be followed by guided group discussions to help you think about how SGBA+ can be implemented in your own research.

All are welcome.

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REGISTER HERE:Ìýmcgill.ca/hbhl/sexcells

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