Invitation to Gender Workshop 22 November 2023

Grasping the concepts of sex and gender is crucial to understanding the health of individuals, which also applies to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Accordingly, a focus on sex and gender will lead to better research and improved disease management, ultimately benefiting patients with IBD. Within the Nordic collaborative project Nordtreat (NORDTREAT - The Nordic IBD treatment strategy trial) we continuously reflect on and incorporate sex, gender and diversity considerations to strive for equality in all aspects of our research. In collaboration with the Gender Equality Team from the University of Southern Denmark, we are hosting a workshop with presentations on this important topic, as well as opportunities for discussion.

The workshop will be held online November 22, at 16-17.30 – UTC+1 (Copenhagen time).

Register by 15 November at the latest by writing to the following email: Heidi.Lynge.Sofelt@rsyd.dk - we will then send you a calendar invitation with a link to attend the workshop.

Program

• Introduction by:
  • Vibeke Andersen, Professor, Molecular Diagnostics and Clinical Research Unit, University Hospital of Southern Denmark
  • Liv Baisner Petersen, Head of Gender Equality Team, University of Southern Denmark
• Presentation with a special focus on why it is important to consider gender and other forms of diversity in the encounter and treatment of patients with IBD
• Group work focusing on the topic of quality of life
• Plenary wrap-up