The Importance & Challenges of Considering SABV in Research

This course introduces the history, challenges, and methodological considerations for the scientific study of sex differences and Sex As a Biological Variable (SABV). You’ll learn about the following: historical challenges in the study of sex differences, key terms in SABV research, how sex differences can influence clinical treatments, methodologies in animal models for SABV research, environmental impacts on sex differences, challenges and solutions for recruiting women for scientific studies. This course is the first of three courses in the Specialization: Sex as a Biological Variable in the Conduct of Research. Experts: Judy Regensteiner, PhD, University of Colorado Anschutz Nanette Wenger, MD, Emory School of Medicine C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Amy Huebschmann, MD,University of Colorado Anschutz Jane Reusch, MD, University of Colorado Anschutz Sarah Lindsey, PhD, Tulane School of Medicine Molly Hyer, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University