Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic, under-detected, female endocrine disorder that causes many health issues, including higher risks of infertility, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In addition to impacting young girls and women physically, PCOS can also lead to lowered self-esteem and higher incidences of anxiety and depressive disorders. There is some good news: early diagnosis and intervention for adolescents with PCOS can change the clinical course and quality of life for patients living with this condition. Read the full article here to learn more about the warning symptoms of PCOS and the importance of improving awareness, education, and management to achieve better outcomes for people with PCOS. https://lnkd.in/gvDeGNrw
Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research
Research
Aurora, CO 383 followers
Fueling research to prevent, treat and cure cardiovascular disease and diabetes in women.
About us
At the Ludeman Family Center for Women’s Health Research we perform cutting-edge research, mentor and fund the next generation of MD and PhD researchers, and educate the public and health care providers. In 2004, we became a center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus because women’s health and sex differences have been significantly understudied. Greater knowledge about women’s health needs to be obtained so that both women and men are treated optimally. Because of the research gap, optimal preventions, treatments and cures for disease are lacking. We aim to accelerate a broadened research agenda in women’s health and sex differences, particularly in cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes are leading causes of disability and death in women. These diseases are also often tied to struggles with depression and anxiety. We have seven senior scientists and over 60 affiliated junior MD and PhD, male and female scientists who study women’s health and sex differences across the lifespan from pregnancy and fetal programming, to children, adults, and the elderly. Our scientists include those who are experts in all types of science from the most basic to clinical/translational to epidemiologic to precision medicine. We have awarded over $1M through our peer review processes, while our young scientists have received over $60M in external funding. We have raised over $13M from private philanthropy and have a very involved Community Advisory Board. Our Scientific Council consists of prominent, internationally known scientists who are experts in the field of women’s health and sex difference research. We provide over 20 evidence-based educational programs each year to medical professionals, the scientific community and the public. We are working hard to speed progress and transform the future of women’s health. There is incredible opportunity before us – invaluable knowledge to be gained that will benefit everyone.
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http://www.ludemancenter.org
External link for Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research
- Industry
- Research
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Aurora, CO
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Women's Health Research, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Scientific Health Research, Mentoring, Health Education, Intersection of Physical and Mental Health, and Women's Health
Locations
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Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, 4th Floor, Room 4121
12348 East Montview Boulevard
Aurora, CO 80045, US
Employees at Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research
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Jill Montera
Fractional Executive (Customer Success, Operations, Strategy, Technology)
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Betsy Wagner
Founder & CEO at Stage5 Industries
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Devin Lynn
Communications Manager at the Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
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Margaret Bathgate
Advisory Board Chair, the Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research
Updates
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Imagine if the results of 3 laboratory tests in a healthy woman could accurately predict her cardiovascular disease risk over the next 30 years. Recent findings from cardiovascular researchers identified a combination of 3 different blood tests that accurately predicted the future risk of cardiovascular disease in healthy women, including two types of "bad" cholesterol levels (LDL cholesterol and Lipoprotein and one marker of inflammation (C-reactive protein). For example, women with the highest levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol had a 36% higher risk for developing a heart attack or stroke as compared to those with the lowest levels of LDL cholesterol. These data are important to support targets for earlier prevention of heart attack and stroke. Read the full article here. https://lnkd.in/gT7c2kiE
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It's #PCOSAwarenessMonth and we are turning the spotlight on Ludeman Center researcher, Melanie Cree, who is one of the few researchers in the country focusing on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in adolescent girls and its negative side effects. As a scholar of our Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health program, Dr. Cree has advanced what we know about contributors to insulin resistance, beta cell failure and hepatic steatosis in youth with endocrine diseases, primarily PCOS, type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes. Check out our latest video featuring Ludeman Center researchers, including Dr. Cree, whose continued work is helping to improve all aspects of PCOS for patients. Watch now. https://lnkd.in/gxG_jqpc
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Have you registered for the Ludeman Center's 2024 National Conference event? This October, we are bringing together thought-leaders in #womenshealthresearch and early-career scientists to share emerging and cutting-edge findings on women's health and sex differences. Register now to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/gUb4v5PR
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A recent @denverpost article reveals how 25 of Colorado’s 64 counties are considered 'maternity care deserts,' meaning they don’t have a hospital performing deliveries or a birthing center, and also lack an obstetrician or midwife. Mothers in the least-populous parts of the state have 4 times the risk of dying in pregnancy or the postpartum period as urban-dwelling mothers do. Fortunately, some rural hospitals have shown interest in bringing labor and delivery back to their communities, according to Dr. Denise Smith, one of our University of Colorado College of Nursing colleagues who will be speaking at our Biennial Women’s Health Research conference. One of her goals is to get a midwife for every community to improve patient care for pregnant women. Read article here. @NursingCU https://lnkd.in/gRBAv2KM
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Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research reposted this
A fantastic program at this year’s Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research community event! Maria Shriver and Dr. Sharon Malone were an inspiration, and we were proud to showcase some of the promising advancements underway by Ludeman Center researchers committed to closing longstanding gaps in women’s health. Our congrats to Ludeman Center Director Dr. Judy Regensteiner and the outstanding University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus faculty who shared their work - Drs. Laura Brown, Stacy Trent and Tracy Bale.
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In honor of #womenshealthandfitnessday, we recognize our dedicated researchers whose research is helping to improve women's health and wellness. Seth Creasy, PhD, is a researcher at our center @CUAnschutz where he supports patients by helping them eat better, increase their physical activity and improve their sleep. His research investigates how women who have gone through menopause may have a difficult time increasing physical activity and energy expenditure and may be at an increased risk for weight regain following weight loss. Learn more about his important research and discoveries here. https://lnkd.in/gxBRJpjp
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We were honored to host Maria Shriver and Sharon Malone, MD, at the 2024 Annual Community Event! For the past 20 years, the Ludeman Center has invested in women's health and sex differences research to improve health outcomes for women. For far too long, women have been understudied in medicine. That is changing with the help of our community and advocates like Ms. Shriver and Dr. Malone. "The Ludeman Center understands these health disparities. My mentors and research collaborators are all working to better understand the unique health issues of every community and make treatment recommendations to improve health for women." Stacy Trent, MD https://bit.ly/4edW09c
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Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research reposted this
Since its founding 20 years ago, the Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research at #CUAnschutz has been at the forefront of turning research breakthroughs into better, more targeted healthcare, and elevating women's health and sex differences on the national and international stage. At this year's annual community event, we were honored to welcome Maria Shriver and Sharon Malone, whose work is driving progress and bringing increased attention to women's health.
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Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research reposted this
We were honored to be one of the sponsors for the Ludeman Center’s Annual Community Event. It was an inspirational afternoon celebrating 20 years of innovative research at the Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research, as well as hearing from the luncheon’s keynote speaker, Maria Shriver.
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