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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

OSSD 2027: Symposium and individual talk proposals are now OPEN! Due date: October 2, 2026, 11:59 pm EDT Join us in beautiful Killarney, Ireland May 3-6, 2027, and present your awesome science! We look forward to seeing you all there! See details and links for submission below:

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

#OSSD2026 brought together 301 attendees from 13 countries 🌍. With 152 regular members and 149 trainees, the meeting reflects an investment in the next generation while staying rooted in expertise. Countries represented include

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We are excited to announce the new #OSSD presidential lineup beginning at the close of #OSSD2026! Past President: Dr. Sofia Ahmed (Canada) President: Dr. Armin Raznahan (United Kingdom) President-Elect: Dr. Rebecca Cunningham (USA) (1/2)

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#OSSD2026 attendees: Don’t miss this special Call for Papers celebrating the 20th Anniversary of #OSSD in @biologysexdiff.bsky.social ! Selected contributors will receive a 50% reduced publication price for this commemorative collection. Interested attendees should contact India for details.

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Travel Awards were awarded to trainee members at institutions within the United States and were determined based on average abstract review scores. A big congratulations to our eleven Travel Award recipients, T. Ariel Yang, Cristel Portengen, Sydney Ku, Carlos Araujo-Menendez, Omid Rouzbehani (1/2)

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Undergraduate Attendee Awards were awarded to undergraduate students who are from underrepresented minority groups who are interested in research in the area of sex differences and would like to attend the meeting. Awardees from the 2026 OSSD Annual Meeting are Cierra Guinn from Michigan (1/2)

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Elizabeth Young New Investigator Award was awarded to trainee members at institutions within the United States that have a substantial story to tell regarding the effects of sex and/or gender on health and disease. A high point at OSSD annual meetings is the Elizabeth Young New Investigator (1/4)

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

SWHR Emerging Scholars in Women’s Health Research Awards were offered to trainees (master, PhD/MD student, or postdoctoral fellow/resident) whose abstracts demonstrated research excellence in addressing important knowledge gaps in health and disease areas that disproportionately, differently, (1/3)

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The NIH Scholar Travel Awards program, coordinated by the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), supports the development junior investigators who are focused on sex differences and/or women’s health. For OSSD 2026, we want to give a big congratulations for Sara Stockman, (1/2)

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The CIHR Institute of Gender and Health New Investigator Awardee for 2026 was Tallinn Splinter! Tallinn is a Ph.D. student at the University of Toronto who was the top scoring CIHR Travel Award recipient and therefore selected as the CIHR New Investigator Awardee. (1/2)

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

CIHR Institute of Gender and Health Travel Awards are offered to trainees at Canadian institutions to promote cutting-edge research that integrates sex as a biological variable and/or gender as a socio-cultural determinant of health. Give a big congratulations to our 2026 award winners: (1/2)

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Next up on our awards announcements, the Biology of Sex Differences journal likes to highlight and support the work performed by young investigators, including assistant professors, attending our annual meeting. Winners are announced at the meeting and are featured in a blog post highlighting (1/2)

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Each year at the annual meeting, OSSD presents the Florence P. Haseltine awards for the best poster presentations by new investigators (student, postdoc, or resident). A big congratulations to this year’s award winners from OSSD 2026: (1/3)

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Final day of #OSSD2026 - Lasting impact for sex differences research! Mahalo for being part of #OSSD2026. Safe travels to all attendees! We will see you next year in Killarney, Ireland for #OSSD2027! #SABV #sexdifferences

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

📅 Friday at #OSSD2026: ✔️ Arthur P. Arnold Distinguished Lecture: Boris Novakovic ✔️ Symposia on neural effects of hormone contraceptives, drug abuse, and stressors ✔️ NIH Travel Awards Session

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

📅 Tuesday at #OSSD2026 ✔️ Capstone Lecture ✔️ Poster Session I ✔️ Symposia on brain development, metabolism, stress & substance use disorders, & Alzheimer's disease vulnerability ✔️ Opening Reception & Trainee Social Share your photos on the Whova app and tag #OSSD2026 in your posts!

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Aloha 🌺 from Kona, Hawaii!! #OSSD2026 pre-meeting focused on integrated women’s health: brain, body, and behavior starts NOW!

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Join us this coming Tuesday, April 14th, from 12-1 PM ET for Dr. Sara Hägg's LIVE presentation with a Q & A afterwords as part of the #OSSD Connected Virtual Speaker Series. Free webinar open to everyone! Register for virtual webinar link: www.ossdweb.org/ossd-connected

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Join us Tuesday, April 14th, from 12-1 PM ET for Dr. Sara Hägg's LIVE presentation with a Q & A afterwords as part of the #OSSD Connected Virtual Speaker Series. Free webinar open to everyone! Register for virtual webinar link: www.ossdweb.org/ossd-connected

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Weekend plans? #OSSD members-Don’t forget to vote🗳️! Take a moment to cast your vote for the next #OSSD Council members! Your vote helps shape the future of the society and the field of sex differences research #SABV. Check your email for voting details!

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

⏰ Last chance for late-breaking abstracts for #OSSD2026! Did new data come in after the regular abstract deadline? There’s still time to present your latest findings at the OSSD Annual Meeting in beautiful #Hawaii! Deadline: MARCH 13 11:59 PM ET Submit: www.ossdweb.org/ossd-annual-...

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

📅 OSSD Connected Virtual Speaker Series-Mark your calendar! Join us March 27th from 12-1 PM EST for Dr. Farida Sohrabji’s live zoom presentation: “Sex Differences in Cognitive Impairment After Stroke” + live Q&A. Free and open to everyone! Register for zoom link: www.ossdweb.org/ossd-connected

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🚨2 days away!🚨 OSSD Connected Virtual Speaker Series, March 5: a live presentation and following Q&A Dr. Steven Austad from the University of Alabama at Birmingham as he presents, “Understanding Sex Differences in Aging and Longevity.” Register for free, member or not: www.ossdweb.org/ossd-connected

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

OSSD Connected Virtual Speaker Series, March 5: a live presentation and following Q&A Dr. Steven Austad from the University of Alabama at Birmingham as he presents, “Understanding Sex Differences in Aging and Longevity.” Register for free, member or not: www.ossdweb.org/ossd-connected

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

⏰Last call for #OSSD2026 abstract submission for travel award consideration! The deadline to submit is TODAY at 11:59 pm ET. Connect with colleagues, showcase your work, and explore beautiful #Hawaii at #OSSD2026! Submit your work here:🔗https://www.ossdweb.org/ossd-2026-abstract-details

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

This just in: Deadline to submit poster abstracts and for travel award consideration has been extended to tomorrow, January 20, 2026! Submit your abstracts and join us for the 2026 Annual OSSD Meeting at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Kona, Hawaii, May 12-16, 2026! More info below: #OSSD #SABV

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Deadline to submit your poster abstract and consideration for a travel award is January 19, 2026! Submit abstracts for the 2026 Annual Meeting at the Hilton Waikoloa Village in Kona, Hawaii May 12-16, 2026! More info here: ossd.memberclicks.net/ossd-2026-ab...

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

🚨🚨Abstract submissions are live and due in just 1 week!🚨🚨 Join us and present your science in beautiful Hawaii May 12-15! Submission deadline Jan. 19, 2026, 11:59 pm ET, details here: www.ossdweb.org/ossd-2026-ab...

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

📢DEADLINES📢 for the 20th Annual #OSSD Annual Congress in Kona, Hawaii, May 12-15 2026! 🗓️SYMPOSIUM PROPOSALS must be in by this Friday 10th October🗓️ Info: www.ossdweb.org/ossd-annual-... #OSSD2026 #OSSD20thAnnualMeeting #sabv #SexDifferences #HumanHealth

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Important dates for the 20th Annual #OSSD Annual Congress in Kona, Hawaii, May 12-15 2026! For additional information: www.ossdweb.org/ossd-annual-... Hope to see you there! #OSSD2026 #OSSD20thAnnualMeeting #OrganizationfortheStudyofSexDifferences #conference #sabv #SexDifferences #HumanHealth

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Join us for the 20th Annual #OSSD Annual Congress in Kona, Hawaii, May 12-15 2026! For additional information: www.ossdweb.org/ossd-annual-... Hope to see you there! #OSSD2026 #OSSD20thAnnualMeeting #OrganizationfortheStudyofSexDifferences #conference #sabv #SexDifferences #HumanHealth

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

UPDATE!! More time to shine! Deadline extended for #OSSD2025 poster abstracts and travel award applications, including the #SWHR sponsored Emerging Scholar in Women's Health Research Award. New deadline: March 3, 2025 11:59 ET. Visit OSSDweb.org for more information. Hope to #seeyouinalbuquerque!

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The clock is ticking! OSSD is eager to support the attendance of trainees at #OSSD2025. Deadline is fast approaching (Feb 3 - 11:59 ET)! Don't let this opportunity slip away - APPLY TODAY! Visit OSSDweb.org to learn more and apply. Hope to #seeyouinalbuquerque! #OSSD #societyforwomenshealthresearch

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Don't miss your opportunity to apply for our highly sought-after travel awards! This year could be your chance to shine bright in beautiful #Albuquerque! Head over to OSSDweb.org and log into your member portal to kickstart your travel award application today! #OSSD2025 #travelaward

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Mark your calendars! The deadline for submitting abstracts for posters, symposium speakers, and award consideration is fast approaching! Visit OSSDweb.org/annual-meeting for more details. Hope to see you in #Albuquerque New Mexico! #OSSD2025 #conference #abstractdeadline

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Organization for the Study of Sex Differences (OSSD) @ossdcomm.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Welcome to the official Bluesky page for the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences! Be on the lookout for posts regarding upcoming events and exciting research. We look forward to connecting with you! #OSSD #firstpost #sexdifferences #OSSD2025

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