University of Regensburg to Host Symposium on Gender Health Gap on September 24

The University of Regensburg is set to hold an interdisciplinary symposium titled "The Gender Health Gap – Understanding Differences, Improving Care" on September 24, 2026. This event seeks to shed light on disparities in health and medical care related to gender, focusing on gender-specific differences observed across various medical fields such as pharmacology, preventive medicine, and general health research.

The symposium aims to address significant research and healthcare gaps, noting that historically the male body has been considered the biomedical standard, often overlooking female-specific health needs. Integrating expertise from medicine, psychology, sociology, and the humanities, the event will discuss how biological and social factors influence health outcomes differently for men and women.

A key feature of the symposium will be exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence and FemTech on healthcare practices. Additionally, discussions will focus on how language and media shape knowledge and perceptions about women's health. The event is free and open to interested participants who can register via email to receive a Zoom link.

By gathering interdisciplinary perspectives, the symposium seeks to promote improved understanding and strategies to reduce the Gender Health Gap, ultimately aiming to enhance medical care tailored to gender-specific needs.