Sex Differences in Pain, Inflammation, and Alzheimer's Disease Risk
15 November 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
Session Speakers
Liisa Galea, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)/University of Toronto
Mateja Perovic, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)/University of Toronto
Stephanie M. Perez, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Yasmin Sahlloul, University of Cincinnati
Nurcan Kilic, University of North Dakota
Session Description
Alzheimer’s disease and fibromyalgia are just two of many brain disorders that disproportionately affect women — yet female subjects have historically been understudied. Scientists will describe the role of menopause in Alzheimer’s disease and unveil new findings with implications for improving menopause hormone therapy (MHT). Experts will also explain how the immune response, which is influenced by sex hormones like estrogen, can influence fibromyalgia and Alzheimer’s disease development in women.