Choosing Menopause with Dr. Daisy Robinton
Podcast: HystericalPublished On: Thu Jan 19 2023
Description: What is up with the precocious nature of ovaries and how could a deeper understanding of this organ help women lead longer, more fun lives?The ovaries age two and a half times faster than any other organ in the body, yet we know nothing about why this happens. We will speak to Daisy about the work Oviva is doing to extend the health span of women by developing novel therapeutics that support and hopefully extend the life and function of the ovaries. If she's successful, it could give women the choice of experiencing menopause. With more context around why menopause happens to humans with ovaries and the culture that stigmatizes women's aging, we can reclaim choice and power in our own lives Dr Daisy Robinton is CEO of Oviva, a biotech company focused on Ovarian health and longevity which aims to address the historical gender bias in biomedical research and healthcare. She is a Molecular Biologist and completed a PhD from Harvard in 2016. In 2016 she was listed on the Forbes 30 under 30 for her scientific discoveries. She's also a TEDx speaker and fitness model. When she's not saving the world and being a badass women's Health Advocate, she's a Mama bear to wee baby Scarlett.
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