Unveiling Sex and Gender Disparities in Brain Function and Neuropsychiatric Disorders Across Various Life Cycles

This introductory talk will highlight the critical need to address sex and gender disparities in brain research, emphasizing the necessity of bridging knowledge gaps in neuroscience research and clinical practice. By exploring their impact on neuropsychiatric disorders across different stages throughout the entire life cycle, this session will advocate for comprehensive research to elucidate the biological, social, and environmental factors contributing to these disparities. Additionally, the session will promote interdisciplinary collaboration and will discuss the roles of academic journals in addressing these variations.