Sex and Gender Issues in Human Brain Research – Enhancing Excellence of Neuroscience

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Neuroscientific research has long overlooked the relevance of sex and gender in understanding the biological mechanisms underpinning cognitive processes and diseases. In this talk, Dr. Howells will provide some background to this, and examples of the way in which consideration of these aspects has led to advanced insights into brain function. She will discuss the role journals play in promoting inclusive research and increasing transparency, and present some recent initiatives intended to improve reporting on sex and gender in research studies.