PinnedKaren RubinWhy Women’s Health is a $500M Problem Worth SolvingTraditional funding methods in medical research are failing women. We need private investments to fund the building blocks of basic…Apr 5, 20221Apr 5, 20221
PinnedKaren RubinWomen’s Health Research 101What challenges prevent innovation and understanding in women’s health research?Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
Karen RubinThe Future of Women’s Health Care is BrightResearchers and investors both recognize the need for more progress in women’s health research and innovation.Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
Karen RubinDo women want better treatments? Can they afford them?Companies with women’s health therapeutics must jump higher to prove they can overcome challenges with insurance companies and patients.Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
Karen RubinClinical Research Often Ignores WomenWomen are participating in clinical trials whether they know it or not.Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
Karen RubinMost Animals Don’t MenstruateFemale models are often excluded from research. When included, they lack key biological functions such as mensuration and menopause.Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
Karen RubinWomen’s Health Researchers Lack the Data Needed to Make ProgressA lack of data, samples, and sharing hinders researchers’ progress.Mar 7, 2022Mar 7, 2022
Karen RubinWhy Scientists Struggle to Get Funding for Women’s HealthIn 2020, only 10.7% of research funding went towards women’s health. Why?Mar 7, 20221Mar 7, 20221
Karen RubinOwl Labs: My Opportunity to Fix a Pain I’ve Felt For YearsEvery so often, you come across a company that is solving a problem that resonates deeply with you. Maybe it’s a problem that you have…May 9, 2017May 9, 2017
Karen RubinWhy I Looked At Investing in WomenWhen I published my notebook exploring investing in the female led companies of the Fortune 1000 for the last 12 years, I knew it could get…Mar 23, 2015Mar 23, 2015