2025 NCWHR Symposium
Inaugural NCWHR Symposium
The NCWHR held its first Women’s Health Research Symposium on November 13, 2025. The event had 110 participants, 8 speakers, and 37 posters. Topics ranged from lab studies to clinical trials, epidemiology, and public health, all related to understanding women’s health conditions.
The full-day event brought leading researchers, clinicians, and students together from across the region to explore the latest advancements in women’s health. The symposium featured:
- Expert research presentations
- Interactive poster sessions
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
- A keynote address by Dr. Kerrie L. Moreau, an internationally recognized leader in women’s vascular health
Key Speakers
- Kerrie Moreau, PhD, Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and a Research Health Scientist at the Eastern Colorado VA Medical Center: Her keynote lecture discussed the menopause and its impact on heart and blood vessel health. Her research looks at how sex hormones and exercise affect aging blood vessels and cardiovascular risk during menopause.
- Sarosh Rana, MD, MPH, FACOG, Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UNMC: Described the development of specific blood tests to evaluate the risk of pre-eclampsia in women presenting with high blood pressure during pregnancy.
- Robin Lally, PhD, MS, BA, RN, AOCN, FAAN, Professor, College of Nursing, UNMC: Discussed the need for psychological support for women who survive cancer and the challenges they face.
- Danae Dinkel, PhD, Professor, School of Health & Kinesiology, College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences, UNO: Talked about how different life stages and environments influence women’s activity levels, health and well-being.
- Andrea Cupp, PhD, Professor, Department of Animal Science, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, UNL: Shared insights from animal studies on hormone disorders and aging.
- Sarah Johnson, MPH, CT(ASCP), Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Sciences, College of Allied Health Professions, UNMC: Focused on cervical cancer screening and making healthcare affordable.
- Julie Petersen, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, UNMC: Discussed preconception health and how nutritional supplements can improve pregnancy outcomes and women’s health overall.
- Keenan Taylor, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, UNMC: Presented on differences in airway disorders between sexes, especially related to hormones and immune responses.
