Whether it’s dangerous side effects with Ambien or poorer heart health with type 2 diabetes, women often react to drugs and disease differently than men. Yet studies behind these sex and gender differences in medical science are still relatively scant.
In recognition of International Women’s Day (March 8), we spoke with Judy Regensteiner, PhD, distinguished professor of internal medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and co-founder and director of the Ludeman Family Center for Women’s Health Research, about this research gap.
Regensteiner shared thoughts on where the focus lies for the future – including making the CU Anschutz Medical Campus a “go-to center in the country” for information on a women’s health and research.
Editor’s note: This interview was edited for clarity and brevity.