Beyond the body episode 1 Not One-Size-Fits-All: How Sex and Gender shape our health

Series: Beyond the Body: Women’s wellbeing- science, equity & impact

In this first episode, host Professor Amanda Henry is joined by Professor Bronwyn Graham, Director of the National Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine, to explore why sex and gender matter in health and medical research. They unpack common misconceptions, share real-world examples from asthma to mental health, and discuss how integrating sex and gender into research leads to better science and healthcare for everyone. The conversation also highlights international efforts to improve research practices and the crucial role of education in building a more equitable healthcare system.