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📣 Our '200 Trailblazing Leaders in Women's Health and FemTech' 2023 list is here 🔥
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As we approach the end of the year and conclude our FemTech Expo program, we wish to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable leaders in the Women’s Health and FemTech arena. Throughout 2023, these trailblazers have dedicated themselves to enhancing the health and well-being of many through their inventive solutions and products.
In 2023, breakthroughs in technology have led to the development of innovative solutions for women's health concerns. From AI-powered diagnostics to wearable devices catering specifically to women, these advancements have contributed to a more personalized and effective approach to healthcare.
2023 also witnessed a surge in awareness and advocacy efforts surrounding women's health issues. Prominent voices within the industry, along with influential organizations, played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the unique challenges women face and the importance of prioritizing their health.
In response, our team at Women of Wearables has curated a comprehensive list spotlighting the incredible innovators, investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and advocates who have left their imprint on this field in 2023. This compilation aims to make the industry more accessible, inclusive, and ultimately visible. The list for 2022 can be accessed here.
Disclaimer: The list has been arranged alphabetically and not in rank. There are many more leaders who should be on this list and we’d like to encourage everyone to continue adding to it by posting in the comments. Also, in case you think we have missed someone or wish to suggest a correction, please drop us a line at hello@womenofwearables.com.
LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US! 🔥
Mark your calendars for this Thursday, 7th of December, for a third webinar and workshop in our series of femtech Knowledge Hub sessions with a leading law firm Covington, this time the topic will be ‘Partnering and Licensing Considerations for Women's Health/FemTech Startups’ with Winsome Cheung and Sara Needles from the Covington team!
In this session, Winsome and Sara will cover:
Types of partnering opportunities for Women's Health/FemTech products
Diligence considerations for the evaluation of (or evaluation by) potential partner
Key IP and Licensing considerations for partnering transactions
Key operational considerations for partnering transactions
Winsome Cheung is a life sciences transactions partner based in London. She advises life sciences companies on their strategic licensing and partnering transactions, and intellectual property and commercial matters throughout the entire product life cycle. Prior to her legal career, Winsome was a scientist, and she has a particular interest in advising on transactions involving innovative technologies for a range of life sciences clients, from start-ups to global pharmaceutical companies.
Sara Needles advises pharma, biotech and digital health clients on transactional matters across the full lifecycle of their drug products, biologics, medical devices and technologies. Her practice spans R&D collaborations, strategic licensing arrangements and other complex clinical and commercial transactions in the life sciences space, with a particular focus on early-stage companies. Sara is based in Washington, D.C. and is a member of Covington’s Digital Health Initiative, which focuses on the complex commercial and intellectual property considerations that arise at the intersection of information technology, life sciences and healthcare.
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