dinner salon #7: women's brain health
Hi! I’m Melinda - I'm passionate about women’s health innovation & gender equity in healthcare.
TL;DR on me: I've done growth/marketing at early-stage health startups (incl. hormone wellness, maternal health) and Microsoft. I just finished HMS' HealthTech Fellowship, where I focused on innovations in aging.
What is this? 🍝 This year, I started a dinner series in Boston to bring together folks across industries and backgrounds who are interested in improving women's health. I hoped to create a space to connect over deeper conversations in small groups (instead of big networking events).
This is dinner salon #7, with the conversation theme of women's brain health. 🧠
Who is this for? Anyone interested in improving the health outcomes of women. 😊
How much will it cost? Whatever you decide to order. I'm still working on sponsorships to cover dinners... stay tuned.
What will you get out of this? Besides a tasty meal, you'll get to learn diverse perspectives across disciplines, enjoy rich conversation from intentional and passionate people, and join a growing community that supports each other's work, well-being, and careers. I also send out a summary GDoc on topics discussed, resources mentioned, and follow-ups.
🌟 Special guest 🌟 Dr. Amy Tsurumi will be joining me as a co-host! Based at Mass. General Hospital, she's an incredible researcher who investigates brain aging (including sex-related differences) and neurodegenerative diseases.
I hope to continue bringing experts on the conversation themes for future salons (prev. guests included Dr. Anne Liu, gastroenterologist, and Dr. Emily Lau, cardiologist).
The energy of these dinners has been so uplifting and invigorating--I can't wait for you to experience it! ☺️
What if I can't make it? Please give at least 24-48 hours' notice if your plans have changed, so someone else on the waitlist can join.
What will we talk about? I have some convo starters, but I welcome any direction our discussion takes us.
What’s one thing about women's brain health that (1) you want to learn about and (2) you think deserves more attention?
What innovative programs, companies, research, etc. in women's brain health are you paying attention to?
Any support we need or can offer one another?
and any questions you want to discuss :)
❓Can't make this one? Please put your email here to get updates on upcoming dinners and salons.
☺️ Thanks for considering and excited to meet y’all.
Melinda
📧 Any questions? My email is hmelinda@alumni.upenn.edu.