Women's Health & Longevity
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Who should come?
Anyone curious about how nutrition, hormones and science shape our health as we age.
What’s the event about?
Join us on Saturday, November 29th,2025, for a thoughtful, science-led conversation on women’s health, ageing, and longevity. We’ll explore how nutrition and hormonal changes affect long-term wellbeing, and why research tailored to women matters now more than ever.
Women’s Health & Longevity | 29 November 2025
UCD Dublin
Start: 11:00 AM – End: ~5:15 PM
11:00 – 11:20
Welcome & Opening Keynote
Welcome: Beatriz Rojo-Ortiz
11:05- 11:20 MC & Opening Keynote: Dr Tamara Radaković
11:20 – 12:40 Your Body, Your Health: The Science of Women’s Health
For years, most medical research focused on men, meaning women’s symptoms were missed or misunderstood. This track breaks that cycle.
You’ll learn what heart disease really looks like in women, how dementia affects us differently, and why midlife is such a key turning point for our health.
Why does this matter? So you can spot early warning signs, ask better questions at your next check-up, and take charge of your long-term wellbeing.
11:20-11:40
The #1 Killer No One Talks About: Heart Disease in Women
By Dr Robert Kelly
Heart disease doesn’t look the same in women, and that’s why it’s often missed.
Learn the real signs, the key risks, and the simple habits that protect your heart for life.
11:40- 12:00
Dementia in Women: What the Research Tells Us
By Dr Kate Hayden (GBHI)
Atlantic Fellow at the Global Brain Health Institute, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Brain Health, and Director of Brain Health Literacy, CLG
Are women more likely to develop dementia than men?
This talk breaks down the differences between men's and women's risk and what steps women can take to protect brain health.
12:00-12:20
Sleep, Mood & Midlife: What Really Happens When Hormones Shift
Dr. Mary McCaffrey
Midlife can bring brain fog, low energy, and restless sleep. But why? Find out how hormones, metabolism, and mental health are linked.
12:20-12:40
Panel Q&A: Closing Clinical Gaps
Doctors, researchers, and women with lived experience share practical advice on how to be heard, get diagnosed faster and change how women’s health is treated in Ireland.
Dr Robert Kelly, Dr Kate Hayden, Dr Mary McCaffrey
Moderator: Tamara Radakovic
12:40-13:20 Lunch Break
Startup Innovation Showcase
13:20 – 13:40
Living Well with Parkinsons
By Richelle Flanagan
Richelle brings a powerful lived-experience perspective to the program as a woman living with Parkinson's disease. Most people with Parkinson's see their neurologist for just one hour per year, leaving them and their families to navigate complex symptoms largely alone. This session will also introduce the work of My Moves Matter, including its app-based platform supporting symptom management and clinical trial participation.
13:40 - 14:00
Building Stronger Bones for Life
Jenni Dowley
Bone health isn’t just a menopause issue; it’s a lifelong foundation for strength, balance, and ageing well. Jenni will share what every woman should know about bone density, early prevention, and how small lifestyle changes today can protect your bones for decades to come.
Interventions & Innovation: Treatments, Hormones & Longevity
This is where science meets real life. We’ll explore the latest updates on hormone therapy, nutrition and cutting-edge longevity treatments, all explained in plain English.
Doctors will share what’s safe, what’s new and what actually works to support your hormones, your bones and your brain as you age.
14:00 - 14:20
Precision Longevity Medicine For Women: Biomarker-Guided Hormone Therapy, Orthomolecular Strategies & Regenerative Interventions
Tamara Radakovic
There’s a lot of confusion around HRT. This session explains what the latest science says, who benefits, and what risks to be aware of so you can make informed choices.
14:20 - 14: 40
Cryopreservation of Ovaries
Dr. Niamh Joyce
Dr Niamh Joyce will explore how women’s fertility isn’t just about conceiving today; it’s also an important indicator of long-term health. She’ll explain what ovarian ageing means, when egg or ovarian tissue freezing makes sense and how these decisions fit into a woman’s broader health journey. She will also highlight why understanding fertility preservation tools is vital for women who want both reproductive choice and healthier ageing outcomes.
14:40- 15:00 Break
15:00 - 15:20
Cellular, Genetic and Other Longevity Therapies: What’s on the horizon in regenerative medicine
François-Xavier Pellay P.H.D.
Discover the exciting new science behind cell regeneration, longevity therapies, and how these advances could one day help women age better.
15:20 - 15:40
Panel Discussion: Personalisation & Precision in Women’s Health
Dr Niamh Joyce, Dr Francois XP PhD, Dr Tamara Radakovic, Kate O’Reilly (TBC), Jenny Dowley
(Moderated by Martin O’Dea)
The Future Is Female. Policy, Innovation, Work & Investment
Women’s health isn’t just a personal issue; it’s a business, tech, and policy revolution. This track showcases the innovators, startups, and investors building solutions for women, from menopause tech to digital health.
Why does this matter? When women’s health is funded and prioritised, we all benefit in workplaces, families, and communities.
15:40 - 16:00
Innovative Funding Mechanisms
Ines Santos Silva- AthenaDAO
This talk will highlight how blockchain-enabled governance, collective decision-making, and outcome-focused research funding can accelerate breakthroughs in female-specific conditions, while creating sustainable pathways for innovation, transparency, and global collaboration. It reframes women’s health not as a funding gap, but as a strategic investment opportunity
16:00 - 16:20
The Economics of Women’s Health and Longevity
Dr. Dominic Trépel
Explore how supporting women’s health across the lifespan doesn’t just improve wellbeing, it strengthens economies, healthcare systems and social stability.
16:20- 16:40
The Hidden Economic Cost of Female Hormones in the Workplace
Loretta Dignam
Menopause and midlife health aren’t “personal issues”; they’re workplace priorities.
This talk explores how Irish employers are supporting women’s health at work and why it’s good for business.
16:40 - 17:00
Public Sector & Policy Opportunities
Dr. Olga Cleary
How can Ireland design better health policies that support women through every stage of life? This session explores what’s missing and what we can fix together.
17:00- 17:20
Panel: Shaping the Future of Women’s Health. Policy, Investment & Implementation
Dr Dominic Trepel, Dr Olga Cleary, Claire Bourne, Loretta Dignam
Moderator: Jeevantika Lingwar
This panel explores how Ireland can accelerate progress in women’s health, not just by funding innovation, but by creating the right policy environment, data systems, and partnerships to sustain it.
17:20 – 17:30 Closing Remarks
Closing Note: Beatriz Rojo Ortiz