10th Anniversary Vivian W. Pinn Symposium

From Gaps to Gateways: Advancing Research on Chronic Conditions in Women

Date and Time

– May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
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The Vivian W. Pinn Symposium honors the first full-time Director of the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), Vivian W. Pinn, M.D, in recognition of National Women’s Health Week. In line with ORWH’s mission to put science to work for the health of women, this event serves as a critical forum for experts across sectors to communicate and collaborate for the advancement of women’s health.

The 10th Anniversary Vivian W. Pinn Symposium will take place on Monday, May 11, 2026, during National Women's Health Week. 

This hybrid event will feature scientific panels, a poster session, and a keynote presentation, all exploring research on chronic conditions in women.

Please reach out to the event chairs, Drs. Elizabeth Barr and Samia Noursi, with any questions.

Registration

Registration has reached capacity and is currently closed.

Videocast

A recording will be available via NIH Videocast after the conclusion of the event.

Hotel Recommendations

For individuals attending this event in-person and seeking local lodging, ORWH recommends that attendees consider the following nearby hotels.  

The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 
8120 Wisconsin Avenue  
Bethesda, MD 20814 
(301) 652-2000 

Hyatt Regency Bethesda
7400 Wisconsin Avenue 
Bethesda, MD 20814 
(301) 657-1234  

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