In this new episode of 'Narratives of Purpose', Ann-Marie de Lange joins host Claire Murigande to discuss the critical and often overlooked area of women's brain health research. Ann-Marie shares insights from her work as Principal Investigator at FemiLab, which studies factors affecting women's brain health using large-scale population data. With a background as a clinical psychologist and a focus on neuroimaging, Ann-Marie emphasises the importance of understanding how various life transitions, such as pregnancy and menopause, impact women's brain health. Throughout the conversation, both Ann-Marie and Claire explore the historical neglect of women's health in research and the implications of this gap on clinical practices today. The discussion highlights the need for more inclusive research, the power of community engagement, and the positive momentum building around women's health issues.Be sure to visit our podcast website for the full episode transcript. RELEVANT LINKS:More about FemiLab at this websiteContact FemiLab: ann-marie.de-lange@chuv.chConnect with our guest Ann-Marie de Lange: LINKEDIN Watch Ann-Marie's TEDx TalkRead our Women's Health articles: blog postsFollow our host Dr. Claire Murigande: WEBSITE | LINKEDINFollow us: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with us: narrativespodcast@gmail.com | subscribe to our news Tell us what you think: write a review This second part of our Women's Health series is supported by We Shape Tech.CHAPTERS:00:08 - Welcome to Narratives of Purpose00:46 - Introducing Ann-Marie de Lange and the FemiLab02:06 - Ann-Marie's Journey into Brain Research and Neuroimaging08:09 - The Challenges of Women's Health Research 11:38 - Understanding the Impact of Transitional Phases on Women's Brain Health17:44 - The Challenges of Building a New Lab25:08 - Grassroots Movements in Women's Health29:11 - Closing Thoughts and Future Directions