<p><a href="https://resources.rqmplus.com/rsvp-live-87-built-for-her-funding-fixing-fueling-the-next-era-of-medtech" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>This panel was recorded 20 March 2025.</em></a>⁠⁠⁠ <em>Please join us live in the future and have your own questions answered! You can sign up for these events and see other resources in the</em><a href="https://www.rqmplus.com/expert-content" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠<em> Knowledge Center</em>⁠</a><em> at RQMplus.com.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Women’s health is finally getting the attention it deserves, yet progress is still slowed by gaps in clinical trial diversity, complex regulatory pathways, and funding challenges.</p><p><br></p><p>In this RQM+ Live! panel discussion, industry leaders and regulatory experts will share real-world strategies MedTech companies can use to navigate these barriers and bring life-changing innovations to market.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why listen:</strong></p><ul><li>Unlock Market Opportunities – Women’s health is one of the fastest-growing MedTech sectors, with rising investor interest and funding.</li><li>Gain Regulatory Insights – Understand how evolving regulations impact clinical trials, approvals, and commercialization.</li><li>Learn from Real-World Success – Hear how industry leaders are overcoming challenges and making an impact.</li><li>Ask Your Toughest Questions – Engage directly with panelists during the live Q&amp;A.</li><li>Bring Innovations to Market – Get expert insights on bridging clinical research, regulatory approval, and commercialization.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Discussion topics:</strong></p><ul><li>The Business Case for Women’s Health Innovation – Why investors, manufacturers, and regulators are prioritizing this space and what it means for MedTech companies.</li><li>Clinical Trials and Data Gaps – The urgent need for inclusive research, historical data biases, and evolving regulatory expectations.</li><li>Regulatory and Market Access Hurdles – Key challenges in securing approval and reimbursement—and how to overcome them.</li><li>Scaling Women’s Health Solutions – Lessons from industry leaders on funding, partnerships, and commercialization strategies.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Who should listen:</strong></p><ul><li>MedTech professionals driving innovation in women’s health</li><li>Regulatory and quality leaders navigating complex approval pathways</li><li>Clinical trial specialists improving diversity and data accuracy</li><li>Investors and strategists seeking insights into funding and market growth</li><li>R&amp;D and product development teams designing women’s health solutions</li><li>Healthcare policymakers and advocates shaping the future of women’s health innovation<br></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Panelists and moderator:</strong></p><ul><li>Marissa Fayer – CEO, Her Health Equity &amp; DeepLook Medical</li><li>Megan Callanan – US &amp; Global Regulatory Lead, Natural Cycles</li><li>Stephanie Kladakis – Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Regulatory Officer, AgNovos Bioscience</li><li>Alexia Haralambous – Senior Principal, RQM+</li><li>Jaishankar (Jai) Kutty, Ph.D. – Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs, RQM+ (moderator)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Women&#39;s Health in MedTech</p><p>10:09 The Surge in Women&#39;s Health Innovation</p><p>20:08 Regulatory Challenges in Women&#39;s Health</p><p>29:52 The Business Case for Women&#39;s Health Innovation</p><p>33:54 Bridging the Gender Gap in Clinical Trials</p><p>37:02 Enhancing Diversity in Clinical Trial Recruitment</p><p>40:08 Understanding Regulatory Misconceptions in Women&#39;s Health</p><p>44:09 Strategic Partnerships for Market Access</p><p>56:03 Future Directions for Women&#39;s Health Innovation</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p>📲<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rqmplus/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow RQM+ on LinkedIn.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>💼<a href="https://www.rqmplus.com/careers#open-positions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our open positions.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>📚<a href="https://www.rqmplus.com/expert-content" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See on-demand content in our Knowledge Center.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>📝 If you&#39;d like to speak with us directly about how we might be able to support you and your organization, you&#39;re welcome to use <a href="https://www.rqmplus.com/book-consultation" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our contact form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p>