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WHAM's 2025 Edge Awards Boost Early-Career Women's Health Research

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

This initiative addresses a critical gap in healthcare research where women have historically been understudied despite being disproportionately affected by many serious diseases. The vast majority of diseases affect women differently, yet most research still treats men as the default. By funding early-stage researchers who might otherwise struggle to secure traditional grants, WHAM is accelerating breakthroughs that could transform treatment outcomes for conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer's, autoimmune disorders, and cancer that impact millions of women worldwide. The economic implications are substantial—research shows every dollar invested in women's health research generates significant returns, potentially reducing healthcare costs while improving quality of life for half the population and their families.