Dr. Biden will join Dr. Stephanie Faubion, Medical Director of The Menopause Society to discuss bridging the gaps in women’s health.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 14, 2026)—The Menopause Society is honored to announce that former
First Lady of the United States and Chair of the Women’s Health Network at the Milken Institute, Dr. Jill
Biden, will serve as the keynote speaker on Thursday, October 22, 2026, during the Society’s Annual
Meeting in San Diego, California.
The discussion, Bridging the Gaps in Women’s Health: A Conversation with Dr. Jill Biden, will explore
the history of women’s health research, examine the current state of women’s health, and consider what
the future may hold.
The Women’s Health Network at the Milken Institute drives innovation by providing resources and
promoting collaboration among key stakeholders, including research institutions, start-ups and
entrepreneurs, corporations and businesses, investors, payers, policymakers, patient and community
organizations, health systems, and philanthropists. It facilitates engagement and financing across public
and private sectors to optimize access to research and development, infrastructure, and products and
services for women by elevating existing and new efforts across the women’s health ecosystem.
“Dr. Jill Biden has been a powerful advocate for ensuring that women’s health receives the attention,
investment, and innovation it deserves. We are honored to welcome her to our Annual Meeting and look
forward to a meaningful conversation about how we can work together to close longstanding gaps in
women’s health research, education, and care,” says Dr. Faubion.
For more information about menopause and healthy aging, visit www.menopause.org.
The Menopause Society is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond. As the leading authority on menopause since 1989, the nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization serves as the independent, evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, the media, and the public and leads the conversation about improving women’s health and healthcare experiences. To learn more, visit menopause.org.