Where Clinical Data, Science & Evidence Transforms Women’s Health
Amanda Borsky
Director, Clinical Research Northwell Health
Dr. Borsky is a distinguished leader in women's health, serving as Director of Clinical Research for Northwell Health, and a member of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. With two decades of experience across health systems, federal agencies, research organizations, and public policy, she consistently leads high-impact projects focused on women's health, preventive care, and patient-centered research. Her career includes overseeing the women’s health research portfolio at the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) and serving as the VA lead for the 2024 White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. Dr. Borsky also supported the dissemination and implementation of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations while at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. She has a DrPH in Public Health, Health Behavior, and MPP in Health Policy.
Day Two - Friday, December 4, 2026
2:30 PM Panel: Why Chronic Disease Looks Different in Women and How Health Systems Have Adapted
- Overview of chronic diseases with female predominance.
- Focus on the science/biology behind the female predominance of autoimmune disorders.
- Health inequities women face in chronic disease, with a case study on lupus.
- How delayed diagnosis, unequal access to specialist care, gaps in research funding, and limited awareness of sex specific disease presentation have led to poorer outcomes for women living with lupus, particularly women from marginalized communities
- How we can advocate for a shift toward personalized coverage models, ensuring that if a treatment is proven effective for a specific subset of women (based on genetics, hormonal stage, or background), reimbursement frameworks evolve to support targeted access rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Amanda.
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