Sex Differences and Implications for Translational Neuroscience Research : Workshop Summary /

Biologically based differences between the sexes impact human development and behavior in both obvious and subtle ways. Sex differences are also apparent across the spectrum of health and disease, impacting not only individual health, but also public health, biomedical research, and healthcare deliv...

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders
Other Authors: Pankevich, Diana E., 1975-, Wizemann, Theresa M., Altevogt, Bruce M.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : National Academies Press, ©2011.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Studying sex difference in health and disease
  • Studying sex differences in translational research: examples from four major disease areas
  • Reporting sex differences in research publications
  • Sex differences in drug development: policy and practice
  • Needs, opportunities, and next steps.