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Learn moreThis book gives listeners access to the wide world of sex-specific medical issues as they play out in the research labs and doctor’s offices—and how women pay the price, with a close look at the impact that has on minority populations. It has been challenging to get individual researchers and practitioners to accept this, as well as research and medical institutions and manufacturers of medications and devices. The journey towards equal treatment and the understanding of sex and gender differences in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is still unfolding. This book is the story of that journey—why it was, and still is, so important to do research specific to women/females. The story is told by Phyllis Greenberger—the woman who is recognized as the driving force for change over the past 25 years—and her allies in government, NGOs, academia, medical research, the US government, and public-health advocacy. The array of experts who have contributed to the book offer an insiders’ up-close view of the battle to have female cells, lab animals, and humans brought into medical research so that women can receive treatment that is appropriate and effective for a wide range of conditions. Told with humor, ferocity, and passion, Sex Cells is sure to appeal to anyone interested in health, women’s rights, and public-health policy.
Phyllis E. Greenberger, MSW, is Senior Vice President of Science & Health Policy for HealthyWomen. She is the former President and CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR), a national nonprofit organization widely recognized as the thought leader in women's health research, for 26 years. In 2016 Phyllis was given the Trailblazer award by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women's Health. Women’s Day magazine awarded Greenberger the 2006 “Red Dress Award” in recognition of her work in leading the way in the fight against heart disease in women, and in 2010 named her one of 50 “Women Who Are Changing the World.” She also received the “Award for Research Excellence” by the National Association for Women’s Health, “Journal of Women’s Health & Gender-Based Medicine’s Achievement Award,” “Champion of Women’s Health” by Ladies’ Home Journal, the “Washington Woman of Genius” by Trinity College in Washington, DC, and received an award for public advocacy from the Clinical Research Forum. She was named the 2013 'Woman of the Year' by the National Association of Professional Women.
Kalia Doner is the author or coauthor of more than 28 books on a wide variety of subjects. Her latest New York Times best-selling book project was as research editor for Mary Tyler Moore's Growing Up Again: Life, Loves and Oh Yeah, Diabetes! Kalia is also managing editor of Healthguru.com. She is the former editor in chief of REMEDY and Diabetes Focus magazines and co-owner and editor in chief of the custom publishing company D&M Ink, Inc., which focuses on delivering cross-platform communication programs to consumers who seek expert health and lifestyle advice and community. D&M Ink also works with Drs. Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen to produce their daily King Features Syndicate newspaper column that runs in more than 150 papers. She may be reached through Loretta Barrett Books, Inc.; mail@lorettabarrettbooks.com.
Robin Siegerman is an Earphones award-winning audiobook narrator who has been nominated for a One Voice Award and was named CV Magazine's 2019 Best Corporate Training Voiceover Artist. Also an acclaimed actor, improv artist, interior designer, author, and speaker, she is originally from Montreal, where grew up speaking both French and English. In her spare time, she can be found surrounded by senior rescue dogs, singing with her a capella ensemble, or playing board games with friends and family.