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WHRLA - About Us

Mission and goals:

  • Promote interdisciplinary collaboration in women’s health research.
  • Broaden the concept of women’s health to include all factors--financial, legal, educational and psychosocial factors as well as physical—that impact the health of women.
  • Foster collaboration among researchers, administrators, advocates and community leaders.
  • Translate research into community-based programs that enhance the health and well-being of women and their families.
  • Advance the recruitment, retention and leadership development of women through education, curriculum development and research.

Structure:

  • Director:
    Sally Rosen, MD, MFS, Special Assistant, TRA
  • Co-Directors:
    Nancy Kolenda, Director, Center for Frontier Sciences
    Sheryl Ruzek, PhD, MPH, Professor of Public Health, College of Health Professions
  • Steering Committee: (click to view the committee members)
    The Steering Committee includes 16 faculty and staff. The full committee meets 3 times a year; the executive committee meets monthly.
  • Advisory Board: (click to view the advisory board)
    The Advisory Board is chaired by Sandra Harmon-Weiss, MD, and includes 25 researchers, administrators, and community leaders. The Advisory Board meets annually; there are sub-committees for philanthropy and for research and infrastructure.
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Contact

Sally Rosen
Director, WHRLA sally.rosen@temple.edu