Why do sex and gender matter in medical and health research? This dynamic mini-symposium reveals how they fundamentally shape study inclusion, outcomes, and scientific rigor. Through three talks by researchers at
the forefront of integrating sex considerations into study design, followed by a moderated panel discussion, you will gain practical insights into challenges, established best practices, and emerging opportunities for incorporating sex- and gender-sensitive perspectives into research.

Schedule
• 10:30 “The effect of testosterone on CD4+ T cells in health and autoimmune liver disease” by Dorothee Schwinge
• 10:50 “Sex differences & immune variation: lessons from Tanzania” by Tal Pecht
• 11:10 “The role of biological sex in bladder mucosal immunity” by Molly Ingersoll
• 11:30 Panel Discussion moderated by David Fußhöller