Amplifying Innovation in Female Health & Wellness
Provocative questions — Expert guests — Groundbreaking Inventions
A show questioning the status quo of women’s health while highlighting innovative solutions moving the needle.
Asking the Hard Questions:
Why were women excluded from clinical trials till 1993?
Why is the US maternity mortality rate rising,
especially for black women?
Why can’t we use red liquid in menstrual pad commercials?
Being Inspired by New Solutions:
Cancer screening through vagina microbiome sequencing.
Nipple shields that measure how much
breast milk a baby consumes.
Heart monitors that accommodate a range of breast sizes.
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FemTech 101:
The Science, Business, and Future of Women’s Health
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In this keynote recorded live at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dr. Brittany Barreto explains why women's health has historically been overlooked in research and healthcare—and why that oversight has created one of the biggest opportunities in medicine today.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why healthcare has been built around a male default
The real-world consequences of excluding females from biomedical research
What FemTech is and why it's transforming healthcare
Inspiring examples of startups improving women's health
The science, business, and investment opportunities shaping the future of women's health
Whether you're a patient, healthcare professional, researcher, entrepreneur, investor, or simply curious about women's health innovation, this episode will give you the foundation you need to understand the FemTech movement.
If you only listen to one episode to understand FemTech, make it this one
250+ Episodes Covering Dozens of Global Women’s Health Issues & Solutions
Dr. Brittany Barreto
Dr. Brittany Barreto is a passionate advocate for advancing female health and wellness innovation. With a focus on building awareness, catalyzing investment and innovation, and providing data-driven insights and strategic advice, Dr. Barreto works tirelessly to positively impact women's lives.
After earning her doctorate in Molecular and Human Genetics from Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Barreto became a serial entrepreneur, most notably known for founding Pheramor, the world’s first DNA-based dating app. She also served as a senior venture associate at Capital Factor and co-founded Coyote Ventures, gaining valuable experience in the investment space.
Today, Dr. Barreto is a leading voice in the FemTech community. She hosts the FemTech Focus podcast, is a FemTech Forbes contributor, and founded FemHealth Insights, a boutique consulting firm with market research software specializing in women's health innovation.
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