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The Next Hera: Reclaiming the Female Body, Reimagining Science, and Rewriting Our Future
From historical myths like “bicycle face” to today’s viral “longevity biohacks,” when medicine leaves massive gaps in women’s healthcare, predatory wellness steps right into the void. Grounded in clinical science, historical context and rigorous medical analysis, this talk interrogates the smoke and mirrors of modern health trends while confronting the systemic blind spots that still leave female symptoms overlooked. Rather than selling an easy fix, the aim is to spark a necessary dialogue on how to rebuild trust in good science and fight for a healthcare system that truly honors female vitality.
Date
September 23, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Time
Location
RFUMS Campus/Centennial Room, Zoom Symposium
Keynote Speaker
Elizabeth Comen, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU Langone; Author of All In Her Head (HarperCollins, 2024)
Panelist
Deb Anderson, MBA
Deb Anderson is a member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) and Chief Information Officer at Endeavor Health, where she leads the organization’s technology strategy and infrastructure.
Brian A. Feinstein, PhD
Brian Feinstein, PhD (he/him) is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and directs the Sexuality, Health and Gender (SHAG) Lab at RFUMS.
Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH (moderator)
Amanda M. Simanek, PhD, MPH directs the Michael Reese Foundation Center for Health Equity Research and is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology at RFUMS.