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WHAM Launches 2025 Edge Awards to Fund Early-Career Women's Health Researchers

WHAM announces 2025 Edge Awards providing $25K grants to early-career researchers studying sex-based health differences in autoimmune, cancer, brain & heart health.

This initiative addresses a critical gap in medical research where women's health has been historically underfunded and understudied, despite overwhelming evidence that diseases affect women differently and disproportionately. The underinvestment in women's health research has real-world consequences—misdiagnoses, ineffective treatments, and higher healthcare costs affect millions of women and their families. By supporting early-career researchers, WHAM is not only advancing scientific understanding but also creating a pipeline for future innovation that could lead to better diagnostics, treatments, and preventive care specifically tailored to women's biological needs. The economic impact is equally significant, with research showing substantial returns on investment that benefit the broader economy while improving health outcomes for half the population.