Women in Health Economics and Outcomes Research
The ISPOR Women in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) initiative is open to all ISPOR members who have an interest in the advancement of women in the field—both women and men. Much research has demonstrated that diversity is a business/performance issue not a women’s issue. This initiative seeks to foster diversity in HEOR—with the knowledge that diversity in the field will result in better research and better healthcare decisions.
The Vision
ISPOR's Women in HEOR...
...initiative's vision is to:
- Support the growth, development, and contribution of women in HEOR
- Serve as a catalyst for women’s leadership in the field
- Offer a platform for ISPOR women to collaborate, network, share, and mentor each other
Women in HEOR conducted and analyzed a survey of the ISPOR membership in November 2018. The results of that survey can be found here.
Events: Women in HEOR at ISPOR 2025
ISPOR 2025 | Tuesday, May 13 - Friday, May 16 | Montreal, QC, Canada
ISPOR's Women in HEOR Initiative invites you to join us at ISPOR 2025 - the Society's annual, international conference and the leading global conference for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR). Look for more information to come about ISPOR 2025 events as they become available.
Conference Session: Navigating HEOR Career Changes
Panelists Dr Deborah A Marshall, Dr Elisabeth Oehrlein, and Dr Amie R Tan, PhD will discuss how they have navigated change in their HEOR careers in a session moderated by Dr Julia F. Slejko.
Women in HEOR Dine Arounds
Dinner on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:15PM
Restaurant: Maggie Oakes
(Note: This restaurant has vegetarian and gluten-free options.)
Table Leader: Evelyn Rizzo, Mobility HEOR
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Dinner on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:30PM
Restaurant: Restaurant L’Orignal
Table Leaders: Julia Slejko, University of Maryland Baltimore, and Jan Hansen, Jan Hansen Consulting
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Breakfast on Thursday, May 15 at 7:30AM
Restaurant: Café Van Houtte
Table Leaders: Shelby Reed, Duke University and Belinda Mohr, Medtronic
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Dinner on Thursday, May 15 at 7:15PM
Restaurant: Buvette Nicole
Table Leaders: Shrividya Iyer, Putnam Associates and Jennifer Whiteley, Oracle
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Dinner on Thursday, May 15 at 7:30PM
Restaurant: Restaurant h3
Table Leaders: Grammati Sarri, Cytel and Blythe Adamson, Flatiron Health
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Dinner on Thursday, May 15 at 7:30PM
Restaurant: Osco!
Table Leaders: Tara Lavelle, CEVR, Tufts Medical Center, and Hadley Smith, Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School & Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
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Register now to save your spot at ISPOR 2025!