The HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ) will host a half-day educational summit titled HERHealth: Advancing Women’s Care from Motherhood to Menopause on Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at West Hall at Middlesex College, in Edison. The event will bring together experts from the pharmaceutical, medical technology, policy, and research sectors to discuss how to transform women’s health at every stage of life.
The summit will feature three dynamic panels that will explore key topics in women’s health and the industry’s economic impact on New Jersey. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with leaders and policymakers.
Panel topics
- “HERHealth – The Science of Possibility: Innovation in Fertility, Family Planning & Maternal Health”: This panel will delve into how pharma and med tech companies are using science and data to drive innovation in reproductive health, from fertility treatments to postpartum care.
- “HERHealth – The Menopause Moment: R&D, FemTech & the Future of Midlife Health”: Experts will discuss how new therapies, digital tools, and innovative care models are reshaping the menopause experience and breaking down stigma.
- “HERHealth – From Underserved to Unstoppable: Why Women’s Health Is the Smartest Investment in Medicine”: This discussion will bring together leaders from various sectors to explore the growing trend of investing in women’s health, highlighting why it is a smart strategic and ethical move in today’s healthcare landscape.
Confirmed panelists
A distinguished group of experts is confirmed to speak, including:
- Sarah Adelman: commissioner, NJ Department of Human Services
- Lisa Asare: president and chief executive officer, NJ Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Authority
- Lisa Antonacci: vice president, Women’s Health Service Line, Hackensack Meridian Health
- Beth Battaglino: president and CEO, HealthyWomen
- Catherine Charbonneau: director, Field Medical Engagement, Women’s Healthcare, Bayer US Medical Affairs
- Dr. Rafael Chaves: U.S. head of Medical Affairs, Organon
- Barbara Collura: Former president and chief executive officer, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
- Jeanann Sousou Coppola: Clinical Associate Professor, Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing
- Melissa Feldman: New Jersey State Captain, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
- Leighann Forbes: vice president, Medical Affairs, Neuroscience, Johnson & Johnson
- Assemblywoman Carol Murphy: chair, Assembly Health Committee
- Dr. Robin Perry: chief and chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cooper University Hospital, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
- Deidre Washington: director, Health Equity, AdvaMed
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