First Lady Jill Biden Continues to Champion Women’s Health Research Beyond White House Tenure
Commitment to Women's Health:
First Lady Jill Biden has been a strong advocate for improving women's health research, highlighting the underfunding and understudying of women's health issues12.
Funding Initiatives:
The Biden administration has invested $110 million in grants for women's health research through ARPA-H, focusing on areas such as brain disorders, ovarian cancer, and migraines1.
White House Conference:
The Bidens hosted the first-ever White House Conference on Women's Health Research in December 2024 to showcase progress and address disparities in women's health care3.
Ongoing Advocacy:
Dr. Biden continues to speak on women's health research, including a recent appearance at the Fierce JPM 2025 Conference in San Francisco, emphasizing the need for continued investment and innovation5.
Long-term Impact:
The Bidens have committed to supporting women's health beyond their White House tenure, ensuring that the initiative remains a priority4.
Sources:
1. https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/jill-biden-highlights-women-s-health-hlth-2024
2. https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/dr-jill-biden/
3. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bidens-womens-health-conference-health-care-gender-gap/
4. https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/bidens-commit-supporting-womens-health-beyond-white-house-final-days-presidency
5. https://www.eastwingmagazine.com/p/jill-biden-heads-to-california-to