Sex Differences and Implications for Translational Neuroscience Research: Workshop Summary
- ISBN-10
- 0309187664
- ISBN-13
- 9780309187664
- Category
- Medical
- Pages
- 110
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-01-25
- Publisher
- National Academies Press
- Authors
- Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders
Description
Biological differences between the sexes influence not only individual health but also public health, biomedical research, and health care. The Institute of Medicine held a workshop March 8-9, 2010, to discuss sex differences and their implications for translational neuroscience research, which bridges the gap between scientific discovery and application.
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