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What's Happening in Washington, D.C.
2024-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Webinar
Join G2G and grIP Venture Studio for a discussion on what is happening in Washington, D.C. Just after the Republican and Democratic Conventions, hear from experts on politics, business and the economy on what to expect in the coming weeks of the campaigns, Congressional activity, jobs, the stock market and more. Timing is perfect as this promises to be a fascinating discussion!
Speakers:

The Honorable Christopher Campbell, MBA — Founder of Incamera Solutions and former Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Treasury and Staff Director for the Senate Finance Committee
Chris Oates, PhD — Founder of Legislata and Two Lanterns Advisory and Senior Advisor for Oxford Analytica
Liz Powell, Esq., MPH — Founder of G2G Consulting and former Legislative Director in Congress

A New Era in Women's Health
2024-08-20 11:00 - 14:00
Sponsors: ACIRAH, Beyond Clinical Walls, Black Women’s Health Imperative, Fibroid Foundation, G2G Consulting, Goodwin Health, Klover Communication, UIC College of Medicine, Walgreens, Women’s Digital Health Network, Women’s Health PAC, and Women in Medicine
*In-person event in Chicago (location shared upon registration confirmation)
Join this special Women’s Health Forum to learn about how women’s health is transforming and what you can do to be a part of this effort. With many national leaders in business, nonprofits and healthcare policy coming to Chicago for the week of the convention, we have the opportunity to convene, collaborate and drive transformational change in women’s health. Join Members of Congress and national leaders for this special event.
SPEAKERS:

Linda Goler Blount, MPH – CEO, Black Women’s Health Imperative
Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD — Founder, Beyond Clinical Walls and Urgent Care Medical Director, St. Mary’s Health Network
Shikha Jain, MD – President & CEO Founder, Women in Medicine® and Associate Professor of Medicine for the Division of Hematology and Oncology and Associate Director of Oncology Communication & Digital Innovation, University of Illinois Cancer Center
Bridgette Rene McCullough, PhD, Esq. – Founder and CEO, ACIRAH Health, Founding/Executive Committee member of ENRICH-CT, FasterCures Milken Institute and Senior Researcher, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IRB Certified, Northwestern Pritizker School of Law
Dana Sun, MBA – Principal, Laerdal Million Lives Fund
Ramita Tandon, MPH – Chief Clinical Trials Officer, Walgreens
Crystal Pirtle Tyler, PhD, MPH — CEO, Illinois Public Health Institute
Kendal Whitlock, MPH – Head of Digital Optimization, RWE Clinical Trials, Walgreens
Nicole Woitowich, PhD – Executive Director, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute and a Research Assistant Professor of medical social sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago

Registration does not guarantee attendance — first come first served!
The location of the event will be shared only upon confirmation of your attendance.

BACKGROUND:

Women’s health has garnered significant attention over the past year due to founders, investors, researchers, clinicians, patients and advocates all working to contribute to and amplify the opportunities and challenges in this space. With the first-ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research kickstarting conversations, collaborations and change followed by the first-ever $100 million investment in women’s health innovation by ARPA-H and the over 20 directives resulting from President Biden’s Executive Order, government has made women’s health a priority.
The time for change has never been clearer with many persistent gaps spanning from maternal health where Black women are 3X more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women and the U.S. ranks among the worst internationally with growing OB-GYN deserts across the country to autoimmune conditions where women make up 80% of patients and Alzheimer’s where women are 66% of patients yet little is known as to why these sex differences exist. Among cancers, 50% of those diagnosed with ovarian cancer die yet no early diagnostic tool or effective treatment is available. Non-smoking related lung cancers have risen 84% in women while dropping 36% among men over the past 42 years, yet no data exists to explain why. Menopause impacts 100% of women reaching those mid-life years yet stigma and lack of research funding have forced most women to suffer with painful symptoms in silence. Menopause triggers sudden increased prevalence of many conditions (from heart disease to cardiometabolic syndrome to autoimmune conditions) that impact the affected woman’s work, family, and community.
Women live five years longer than men on average but often do not thrive throughout their lives. This can change by prioritizing the health of women in research funding, investment strategies, clinical trial design, how care is provided with meaningful access, FDA approval and CMS reimbursement policies, and much more.
Join this special Women’s Health Forum to learn about the changing landscape in women’s health, investment in research and innovation, clinical trial design and recruitment to ensure participation that is representative of disease impact in the broader population, and patient-centric care models that are shifting the paradigm in how we treat women.

Part 1: Advocacy with Impact for Nonprofits – Ohio Advocacy and Funding
2024-08-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
Join G2G for a webinar designed for Ohio nonprofits to share insights and tips on how to make your voice heard at the Ohio Statehouse and in Congress. Next year’s State Biennial Operating Budget presents lots of opportunities! Nonprofits can receive funding for programs and operations. In Congress, Ohio Members have proven very effective at securing earmarks for nonprofits in Ohio. NOW is the right time to engage your legislators! Advocacy is key for nonprofits to educate on critical issues, raise your visibility, develop strong relationships, influence policies and decision-making, and increase funding for programs and even your organization. (Part II will be on September 9 and focus on national advocacy for organizations throughout the country.)
Speakers:

Dr. Lynette Scotese-Wojtila, OTD, OTR/L, CAS, President of SUCCESS For Autism
Charleta B. Tavares, Chief Executive Officer of PrimaryOne Health & Former Ohio State Senator
Becky Watts, G2G – former Appropriations Director for then Senator Mike DeWine
Andrea Harless, G2G – former Statehouse Legislative Aide
Matt Keyes, G2G – former Statehouse Legislative Aide

Bio & Beer in NoVa
2024-08-01 17:00 - 19:00
Join fellow Northern Virginia biotech, pharma, medical device, healthcare, and life science professionals for an evening of networking, complimentary drinks and fun! Proudly sponsored by G2G Consulting, Fish & Richardson, and ATCC, in partnership with VirginiaBio, Prince William County Economic Development and the George Mason University Institute for Biohealth Innovation.
In-person at:
Spider Kelly’s,
3181 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
(Two blocks west of Clarendon Metro stop on the Orange line)

HealthyWomen’s Congressional Briefing, Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage
2024-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Webinar
Obesity is a chronic disease that increases risk of other serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers. With 4 out of 10 American adults living with obesity, access to and insurance coverage for treatment options are essential.
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) was reintroduced this Congress with the goal of expanding Medicare coverage to include screening for and treatment of obesity, as well as coverage of FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management. Similar legislation is being introduced at the state level as well.
Learn about the real-world impacts, including the economic toll, that a lack of obesity treatment coverage has on women.
Speakers:

Beth Battaglino, RN-C: CEO, HealthyWomen
Health economist
Physician
Patient

Final Prep for MHSRS 2024
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
The Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) Conference is the largest military medical conference of the year and will be held August 26-29 in Kissimmee, FL. Thousands attend the conference. It is a great opportunity to meet with leadership from Defense Health Agency, Futures Command, USAMRDC, WRAIR, USAISR, and the VA; plus program managers, clinicians, researchers, academia and industry – all are eager to learn about medical innovations and ways to collaborate and bring technologies to market. This webinar will provide helpful insight and preparation for navigating the Military Health System, even if you are not attending MHSRS.
G2G has attended MHSRS every year it’s been held for over a decade and has guided and represented dozens of companies and nonprofit entities at this forum. This has helped these groups find champions at DoD, which in turn has helped facilitate fruitful collaborations, and funding opportunities.
Speakers:

Lloyd Rose, PhD – Program Manager, BioFabUSA; Product Manager, Warfighter Expeditionary Medicine & Treatment (Warfighter EMT); Program Management Office, US Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA)
Liz Powell, ESQ., MPH – Founder & President, G2G Consulting
Greg Kapcar, MPA – Vice President, G2G Consulting
Aditya Girish, PhD – Government Affairs Manager & Biosciences Director, G2G Consulting

Navigating MHSRS 2024, DoD & Funding Opportunities
2024-06-14 12:00 | Virtual Webinar
Are you looking for opportunities to showcase your medical innovations and capabilities to the military, and gain understanding of government funding priorities – but not sure where to start? Join us to learn about:

How to maximize participation in the 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) conference to gain insights from DoD, VA and HHS leaders and build relationships with DoD researchers and program managers.
Insights from a company that has effectively navigated the funding process through the DoD system of affiliates and consortia.
Other tips for life science and biotech companies wanting to access non-dilutive government funding.

If you are unsure of how to work with DoD, MHSRS is an excellent starting point. As the year’s premier military medical research meeting, it draws upwards of 4,000 attendees and offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with DoD leaders, decision-makers, program managers, and researchers. DoD wants to hear from companies with research, innovations and technologies that address critical gaps in military medical care in the areas of: Combat Casualty Care, Military Operational Medicine, Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Information Sciences, Military Infectious Diseases, and Radiation Health Effects, among others. The conference features breakout sessions focusing on the priorities of various DoD entities including the Defense Health Agency, Futures Command, USAMRDC, WRAIR, USAISR, and many more.
MHSRS will be held August 26-29 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, FL. While the window for abstract submission has passed, there is significant benefit in attending even if you are not presenting on your work. This webinar will provide helpful guidance and preparation for navigating the Military Health System, even if you cannot attend MHSRS.
G2G has attended MHSRS every year it’s been held for over a decade and has guided and represented dozens of companies and nonprofit entities at this forum. This has helped these groups find champions at DoD, which in turn has helped facilitate fruitful collaborations, and funding opportunities.
Speakers:

Tim Scott: CEO, TEGA Therapeutics
Liz Powell, ESQ., MPH: Founder & President, G2G Consulting
Greg Kapcar, MPA: Vice President, G2G Consulting
Aditya Girish, PhD: Government Affairs Manager & Biosciences Director, G2G Consulting

Annual State of Nonprofits
2024-06-12 11:30 - 12:30
With a panel of passionate Franklin County nonprofit leaders, we’ll unpack the state of Franklin County nonprofits at one of CMC’s most popular forums of the year.
Featuring:

Dan Sharpe​ (moderator)- Vice President for Community Research and Grants Management, The Columbus Foundation
Suzan Bradford – Executive Director, The Lincoln Theater
Gabrielle Fields – Executive Director, Franklinton Farms
Matthew Goldstein – CEO, Besa

What's Happening in Washington, D.C.
2024-05-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
Join G2G and grIP Venture Studio for a discussion on what is happening in Washington, D.C. We will focus on policies and funding impacting the economy, businesses, startups and entrepreneurs and hear from experts in government.
Speakers include:

The Honorable Christopher Campbell — Founder of Incamera Solutions and former Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Treasury and Staff Director for the Senate Finance Committee
Chris Oates, PhD — Founder of Two Lanterns Advisory and Senior Advisor for Oxford Analytica
Liz Powell, Esq., MPH — Founder of G2G Consulting and former Legislative Director in Congress

Policy Pathways to Wellness: Bridging Gaps in Women's Health Across Ohio
2024-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Webinar
Join Ohio Women in Government and G2G for a webinar to educate and raise awareness on the status of women’s health in Ohio, and discuss what state government and the nonprofit sectors are doing to help spur innovation and close gaps to improve women’s health.
Speakers:

Hailey Akah, JD, MA – Vice President of Operations and Strategy, Health Policy Institute of Ohio (Moderator)
Dr. Deena Chisolm – Director, Center for Health Equity and Outcomes Research, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Maureen Corcoran, MSN, MBA – Director, Ohio Department of Medicaid
Jamie White, MS – Women’s Health Director, G2G Consulting

Governor DeWine Event in Columbus
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | The Ellis, 777 N 4th St, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Governor Mike DeWine will talk with Jo Ingles, of the Statehouse News Bureau, to follow-up on his State of the State address. He gave his fourth annual State of the State address last week, the third consecutive year since the pandemic cancelled his address in 2020 and 2021. While always a champion for children’s issues, this year Governor DeWine made this the prime focus. Some highlights include:

School-based clinics for mental health support for students – Emphasized the Student Wellness and Success Funds and the new Appalachian Children’s Health Initiative to serve 375,000 residents and at least 61,000 students
Behavioral health workforce – Addressed how the demand for behavioral health services has increased twice as fast as the current workforce, needing 4,700 new counselors, 4,300 new social workers, 4,500 new chemical dependency professionals, and a substantial number of psychiatrists to meet the growing demands.
The Comprehensive Maternal Care (CMC) program – Focused on the need to identify where more practitioners can meet the needs of the state where half of all births are covered by Medicaid and expand on the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s current work with 138 Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) practices across Ohio covering over 35,000 Ohio mothers.
Outcomes Acceleration for Kids (OAK) – Announced a new program to illustrate that Medicaid-managed care is shifting its focus to positive health outcomes instead of the business of care.
OhioRISE – Described how some children in Ohio have extremely complex behavioral health care needs and how this program will continue to connect families and children with the most complicated care to providers, serving an additional 14,000 families since the last State of the State address. There are over 11,000 children getting intensive care, and over 32,000 children enrolled in the program.
Family Connects pilot program to launch in 11 counties – Shared information on his new home visiting program called Family Connects that will happen in 11 counties across the state and enable every new birthing parent to be eligible for home visits from a nurse beginning three weeks after the baby’s birth. This aims to reduce infant mortality and address postpartum depression.
Childcare expansion – Governor DeWine highlighted two different strategies focused on advancing affordability of childcare and building capacity of childcare providers with the creation of the Childcare Choice Voucher Program. It will be available to families with incomes of up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and an estimated additional 8,000 families will benefit from it. Once a family is approved, the voucher will help cover the cost of tuition for 12 months. Payments will be determined by the child’s age and the type of childcare, with families’ copayments being set at 9%. He also outlined an $85 million Childcare Access Grants program for providers to increase capacity through new or existing programs, complete repairs, or to provide additional support to staff and families to support children with special needs.
Workforce development and marijuana – Discussed the recently passed statute that legalizes marijuana in Ohio and asked the legislature to further regulate the use of marijuana to limit smoking in public spaces. He expressed concern about the use of intoxicating hemp, commonly referred to as Delta-8, and asked that the legislature restrict the sale of these products to youth.

Women's Health Book Talk: Sex Cells by Phyllis Greenberger
2024-04-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Planet Word Museum, 925 13th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., 20005, United States
Join us on Sunday, April 14 at 3pm at Planet Word Museum in Washington, DC as we gather to to hear about Phyllis Greenberger‘s new book, Sex Cells, published by Mayo Clinic Press about the fight to overcome bias and discrimination in women’s healthcare. Come to celebrate Phyllis, her accomplishments and lifetime commitment to women’s health! See full details here.
If interested in attending, RSVP by emailing Kerri Agnello at kagnello@healthywomen.org.

Congressional Briefing: Focused Ultrasound
2024-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
Hosted by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation.
Focused ultrasound is a non-invasive therapeutic technology with the potential to improve the lives of millions of patients with a variety of serious medical disorders. It offers a non-pharmacological alternative or complement to surgery, radiation therapy, and drug-based treatments. Focused ultrasound treats tissue with multiple intersecting beams of sound, which can be focused precisely on targets deep in the body without damaging surrounding structures.
Join us to learn about this revolutionary platform technology, which has transformed care for patients suffering from serious conditions like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, prostate cancer, and uterine fibroids, and is currently being explored for more than 180 other indications. You will hear from experts and patients about focused ultrasound’s potential to increase the quality and longevity of life and decrease the cost of care by transforming the treatment of a broad range of indications. Speakers will also cover different ways focused ultrasound can be used to treat the brain, including tissue destruction, blood-brain barrier opening for enhanced drug delivery, and neuromodulation.
Speakers:

Jessica Foley, PhD – Chief Scientific Officer and Managing Director of Government Affairs, Focused Ultrasound Foundation
Terri Freson – Focused Ultrasound Patient – Chronic Pain
Roger Packer, M.D. – Director, Gilbert Family Neurofibromatosis Institute and Director, Brain Tumor Institute of Children’s National Hospital
Noah S. Philip, MD – Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Brown University & Lead for Mental Health Research, Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology at VA Providence

Women's Health Funding - Hear from ARPA-H, White House Initiative on Women's Health Research and WHAM
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Webinar
Hear from ARPA-H Director Renee Wegrzyn, PhD and White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research Director Carolyn Mazure, PhD on the new $100M ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health Program and the White House plans, plus insights from WHAM Founder Carolee Lee and AMWA President Elizabeth Garner, MD. If you are an innovator, founder, funder, researcher or care about driving meaningful change in advancing the health of women, this event is for you!
Speakers:

Renee Wegrzyn, PhD – ARPA-H Director
Carolyn Mazure, PhD – White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research Director
Carolee Lee – WHAM Founder
Beth Garner, MD – AMWA President & Ferring Chief Scientific Officer

Co-Sponsors:

Black Women’s Health Imperative
FemInnovation
G2G Consulting
Health Collaboration Partners
HealthyWomen
Society for Women’s Health Research
Women’s Health Innovation Series
Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM)
Women In Bio Capital Region

Women's Health Book Talk
2024-03-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Politics & Prose, 610 Water St SW, Washington, DC, DC, 20024
On Friday, March 1st, join G2G Founder, Liz Powell, for a conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Comen, author of All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why it Matters Today. Following First Lady Jill Biden’s announcement of the first-ever $100 million government investment in addressing gaps in women’s health, this event will reveal key factors that shaped the history of women’s health and how they continue to serve as barriers in delivering quality care to women today, as well as insights on ways to finally make the health of women a priority in healthcare.

G2G’s Annual MHSRS Webinar
2024-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
The call for MHSRS abstracts is open until February 21 and session descriptions posted, join us for tips to make your abstract standout to reviewers, an in-depth discussion preparing now to maximize participation, plus hear expert advice from former DoD research program funding director on engaging with military and government.
Speakers:
COL (retired) Stuart Tyner, PhD – former Director, Military Infectious Disease Research Program (MIDRP); Chair, Joint Program Committee-2 (JPC-2); Director, DHA Infectious Diseases Portfolio
Liz Powell, ESQ., MPH – Founder & President, G2G Consulting
Greg Kapcar, MPA – Vice President, G2G Consulting
Aditya Girish, PhD – Government Affairs Manager & Biosciences Director, G2G Consulting

Congressional Briefing: Ensuring Patient Access to Effective Treatments For Obesity
2024-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
Hosted by HealthyWomen.
Obesity is a chronic disease that increases risk of other serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain cancers. With 4 out of 10 American adults living with obesity, access to and insurance coverage for treatment options are essential.

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) was reintroduced this Congress with the goal of expanding Medicare coverage to include screening for and treatment of obesity, as well as coverage of FDA-approved medications for chronic weight management. Similar legislation is being introduced at the state level as well.
Join us as we hear from federal and state legislators, healthcare providers and people living with obesity to learn about the importance of access to care and promising legislative solutions.
Moderator:

Lesli Foster – Weeknight Anchor, WUSA9, Washington DC

Speakers:

Rep. Brad Wenstrup, DPM (R-OH)
State Senator Steven Bradford (D-CA)
Beth Battaglino, RN-C – CEO, HealthyWomen
Angela Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM – President, Obesity Medicine Association / Chief Medical Officer, knownwell / Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School
Travis Batts, MD, FACC – Association of Black Cardiologists
Michele Tedder, MSN, RN – Senior Program Manager, Black Women’s Health Imperative

Healthy Women extends a thank you to our co-sponsors: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Alliance for Women’s Health & Prevention, Association of Black Cardiologists, Black Women’s Health Imperative, Haitian American Nurses Association, Inc., National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, National Rural Health Association, Obesity Action Coalition, Obesity Care Advocacy Network, and the Obesity Medicine Association.

Congressional Briefing: Preventing HPV-Related Cancers Through Vaccination and Screening
2024-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
Cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical, throat, head, neck, anal, penile and vaginal, remain a significant public health problem in the United States. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and an estimated 4,300 deaths from cervical cancer will occur in 2023 in the U.S. In addition to essential screening and early treatment, there is fortunately an HPV vaccine that protects against the types of HPV that cause most cervical and other HPV-associated cancers. It is a major advancement for all, since it offers primary prevention against the infectious agent that is the main cause. Data demonstrates that HPV vaccination could prevent more than 90% of HPV-caused cancers. Despite the demonstrated success of the HPV vaccine, vaccination along with screening rates still fall below national targets, and only worsened during the pandemic. Join us to learn how the HPV vaccine, screening and early treatment is a powerful tool to help end several cancers and actions that can be taken by Congress to help achieve increased uptake of these modalities throughout the nation.
Speakers:

Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL)
Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA)
Rep. Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA)

Panelists:

Beth Battaglino, RN-C: CEO, HealthyWomen
Shobha Krishnan, MD, FAAFP: Founder and President, Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer / Advocacy member, Union for International Cancer Control / Member, Advocacy Campaign Committee, International Papillomavirus Society / Board Member, American Medical Women’s Association (2019-2023)
Heather M. Brandt, PhD: Director, HPV Cancer Prevention Program / Co-associate Director for Outreach, St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center / Member, Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Tamika Felder: Chief Visionary, Cervivor, Inc.
Jason Mendelsohn: SupermanHPV / Member, Head and Neck Cancer Alliance Board of Directors
Kathryn Kundrod, PhD, MPH: Senior Advisor for Cancer Moonshot Policy Coordination, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

Webinar for Nonprofits on Shauna M. Sorrells Grants & Other Ways to Access Funding
2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
Dial into this discussion to gain insights for applying for the Shauna M. Sorrells grant and other tips for nonprofits on accessing government funding. Hear from the 2023 Grand Prize Winner, GiSTEM, and the committee that determines the semi-finalists and finalists each year. We will share key criteria and areas that the committee prioritizes in determining the finalists, and we will explain the online voting process to ensure applicants are well-prepared for next year’s competition. We will also provide insights for accessing government funding.

January 2024 JP Morgan Event - Equity in Health: Perspectives on Women’s Health Innovation
2024-01-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Virtual Webinar
This event is at capacity in-person, but we are planning to record the keynote address and first panel. Please sign up to receive the recording afterwards.

KEYNOTE: Women’s Health: Past, Present and Future by Elizabeth Comen, MD, author of All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today

PANEL 1: Shifting the Paradigm in Women’s Health Investment

Carolee Lee – Founder of WHAM
Jayne Morgan, MD – Executive Director of Health and Community Education, Piedmont and On-Air Medical Expert
Mark Currie, PhD – Director of the Board of Directors for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
Lyndsey Harper, MD – Founder of Rosy Wellness
Moderator: Christina Isacson, PhD – Partner at Lightstone Ventures

PANEL 2: Engaging Government in Accelerating Women’s Health Innovation
Scott Gottlieb, MD – Partner of New Enterprise Associates and former FDA Commissioner
Sarah Temkin, MD – Associate Director of Office of Research on Women’s Health Clinical Research
Nada Hanafi, MSc. MPH – Co-Founder of MedTech Color and former advisor for FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Liz Powell, Esq., MPH – Founder of G2G Consulting
Moderator: Christina Isacson, PhD – Partner at Lightstone Ventures

The Heart of It All — Impact of Obesity on Cardiometabolic Health Congressional Briefing
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
Obesity is a complex, chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence and affecting about 42.4% of U.S. adults. As a leading cause of preventable death, obesity is also a major driver of healthcare costs.
Fortunately, our understanding of obesity has increased tremendously over the past decade. We now know that obesity is a multifactorial disease where genetics, environment, and behavior influence a person’s likelihood of developing obesity. We now have effective therapies to manage obesity and its comorbid conditions, yet one of the main barriers is access to care.
Obesity is the greatest contributor to the burden of chronic diseases accounting for 47.1% of the total healthcare costs nationwide, or $1.72 trillion dollars in the US, based on the most current data available (2016). Effective treatment can improve health outcomes and yield substantial savings for the nation’s healthcare system.
Join us to hear from experts about opportunities for intervention. Without effective management, the associated medical costs for obesity-related conditions including heart disease, hypertension, elevated lipids, diabetes, sleep apnea, orthopedic conditions, and some cancers, will continue to rise.

What's Happening in Washington, D.C.
2023-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
Join G2G and grIP Venture Studio for a discussion on what is happening in Washington, D.C. We will focus on policies and funding impacting the economy, businesses, startups and entrepreneurs and hear from experts in government.
Speakers include:

The Honorable Christopher Campbell — Former Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions at the U.S. Treasury and Chief Strategist at Kroll
Chris Oates, PhD — Two Lanterns Advisory Founder
Liz Powell, Esq., MPH — G2G Consulting Founder

National Epilepsy Awareness Month Congressional Briefing
2023-11-14 08:45 - 11:00 | Rayburn, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, DC, 20515, United States
Join Rep. Steny Hoyer, the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus, Epilepsies Action Network, Epilepsy Foundation, CURE Epilepsy, Rare Epilepsy Network, DEE-P Connections and others on Tuesday, November 14, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month, to learn about the epilepsies and funding priorities that will improve access to care, health outcomes, and awareness.
Location:
In-person event at 2045 Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515
Special Remarks by:
Epilepsy Congressional Caucus Co-Chairs: Congressmen Greg Murphy, MD (NC-3) and Jim Costa (CA-21) and Steny Hoyer (MD-5)
Speakers:

Walter Koroshetz, MD, Director of the National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS at NIH)
Bee Martin Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Epilepsy Foundation
Dave Clarke, MD, Chief of the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program, UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences & Professor, UT Austin Dell Medical School
Scott & Jillian Copeland, Parents of a Son with Epilepsy & Co-Founders, Epilepsies Action Network
Gardiner Lapham, MPH, RN, Parent who lost a child to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy & Co-Founder, Chair of Partners Against Mortality in Epilepsy (PAME)

Format:

8:30 AM – Coffee & Refreshments
8:45 AM – Members of Congress give opening remarks, followed by presentations from a clinician, parents of children with various epilepsies, and advocates.
10:00 AM – Q&A
10:15 AM – Conclusion

Key Facts:

1 in 26 people will develop a form of epilepsy
3.4 million Americans live with active epilepsy, including 470,000 children and teens
There are many different types of seizures and varying levels of seizure control
1 in 1,000 people die from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Deaths from the epilepsies among Black populations are 1.42 deaths per 100,000 compared to .86 per 100,000 among white and .70 per 100,000 among Hispanic populations

Shauna M. Sorrells Award Winners: Opening Doors to Giving Event
2023-11-08 16:30 - 17:00 | Virtual Webinar
Dial in to find out who will win the 4th Annual Shauna M. Sorrells Grant Awards and hear updates on previous winners!
In 2020, we launched the Shauna M. Sorrells Program to provide a $10,000 grant to a nonprofit that dedicates meaningful services and programs to women and children, especially women of color. This program honors the decades of leadership Shauna provided in ensuring quality, affordable housing. Past award winners have provided programming in breast cancer prevention, STEM education, adult literacy, domestic violence, and career advancement services.

Cleveland Changemakers Event
2023-10-23 17:00 - 19:00 | COhatch Cleveland, 2814 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44113, United States
Join us at COhatch in Ohio City for an evening of conversation with women who have beat the odds to change policy and improve life for Ohioans!
5:00PM- Networking
5:30-6:30PM- Panel of change makers
6:30-7PM- Networking continues

Wine and appetizers will be served.

Non-Dilutive Funding: G2G's Monthly GBG Reporting Service Webinar
2023-10-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual Webinar
The GBG Reporting Service: $100/month or $1,000/year
A membership benefit for members of BioUtah & VirginiaBio
Every third Friday of the month, G2G hosts this online event to share non-dilutive funding opportunities for life sciences.
10-10:30am (ET) | Free & Open to All
10:30-11am (ET) | Customers Receive:

GBG Report
Private session with customers and the G2G team — obtain consultation and insights on funding and government opportunities to fit your needs

Busting Breast Cancer Myths to Save Lives Congressional Briefing
2023-10-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Webinar
Hosted by Breast Cancer Ruckus.
Join experts in breast cancer diagnostics who will explain the current imaging technologies and the importance of a woman’s breast tissue type in obtaining the most accurate screening. While knowing one’s genetics is helpful so is understanding one’s breast density — it can be vital in early detection that can save lives. Without this knowledge and access to the right imaging technology, the ability to find tumors in dense breasts can be like looking for a snowball in a snow storm. Impossible to find! This briefing will educate on breast imaging and early detection as well as on insurance coverage challenges for supplemental imaging technology for patients.
Breast Cancer Facts:

1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer.
An estimated 43,700 women in the US will die of breast cancer this year.
Breast cancer is almost 100% survivable if caught early, but if caught late, a woman has only a 25% 5-year survival rate.
Mammography misses up to 50% of breast cancers in women with dense breasts, meaning almost 300,000 women annually will be incorrectly told that they don’t have breast cancer, when they do.
Women with dense breasts are at higher risk for breast cancer and cancer mortality.

71% of breast cancer occurs in dense breasts
Having dense breasts is a bigger risk factor than family history.

More cancers are missed in women with dense breasts, who tend to be younger (30-60 years old), Black, Latina, or Asian.
Imaging technologies exist to detect cancer in dense breasts but are often unavailable because insurance will not cover it, and out-of-pocket costs can be significant.
Lack of insurance coverage makes physicians reluctant to offer patients these imaging technologies as options.
Providing access to women to the right supplemental screening tool for their breast type can enable the earlier detection of breast cancer.

Congressional Briefing on Lead Hazards in the Home
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webinar
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 500,000 children in the United States have blood lead levels at or above its reference value of 3.5 micrograms per deciliter. Even at very low levels, lead exposure affects the brain’s ability to control impulses and process information. Lead-poisoned children are more likely to struggle in school, drop out, be incarcerated as adults, and by the age of 23 require social and/or homeless services.
It is critical to reduce sources of exposure before a child is harmed. Decades of research have led to practical and effective solutions; the remaining challenge is to implement the solutions at scale. Learn about the important work that has happened over the past few decades to address lead exposure, the holes that continue to exist in making homes lead safe, and solutions to address these gaps.
Moderator:

Arturo Garcia-Costas – Senior Program Officer, The New York Community Trust

Speakers:

Alison McShane – Parent Advocate, Detroit Lead Advocacy (DLEAD)
Morri Markowitz, MD – Director of Lead Poisoning Prevention and Treatment Program & Professor of Pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
Matt Ammon – Director, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Rebecca Morley – Consultant, Lead Funders Action Network
Oceanna Fair – Southside Branch Leader, Families for Lead Freedom Now
