Moderator
Shelby Reed, RPh, PhD, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, United States
Speakers
Evelyn J Rizzo, MSc, Mobility HEOR, Akron, OH, United States; Ebony Dashiell-Aje, PhD, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc, Washington, DC, United States
Purpose: The purpose of the ISPOR 2026 Women in HEOR Forum is to feature an expert speaker on mental health and wellness, highlighting a priority area for ISPOR members from different sectors.
Description: The vision of the Women in HEOR initiative is to support the contribution of women in our field by serving as a catalyst for leadership and a platform for mentorship, collaboration, and networking. This Women in HEOR Forum will highlight a topic of interest raised by members: strategies for mental health and wellness. Evelyn Rizzo will introduce the session, including the objectives of the Women in HEOR initiative. Dr. Ebony Dashiell-Aje will highlight strategies to support mental and emotional well-being; resilience-building tools to succeed in challenging environments; work-life balance, and tools for navigating within the world around us. Shelby Reed will moderate the discussion and invite the audience to engage in a live Q&A. Polling will be used throughout the session to elicit perspectives on the forum topics.
Topic
Epidemiology & Public Health, Organizational Practices