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Investigation of biopsychoSocial Influences on Gender during diverse Hormonal Transitions

Project description

Studying gender through science

How do hormones shape gender? This question is especially important for marginalised groups, such as trans individuals or those with differences in sex characteristics. Misconceptions and social pressures can affect health, identity, and well-being. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the Gender-InSIGHT project aims to train young researchers in psychology, neuroscience, endocrinology, ethics, history, and public health. They will specifically examine the biopsychosocial influences during hormonal transitions, from puberty to menopause. The research will include historical, clinical, and societal perspectives and challenges stereotypes. Overall, the knowledge and tools developed are intended to inform decision-making and improve gender equality across Europe.

Objective

Gender-InSIGHT aims to equip a new generation of interdisciplinary researchers with tools from disciplines including psychology, history, ethics, endocrinology, neuroscience, and public health. Through co-creation and mixed-methods research, doctoral candidates will increase understanding of the influence of biopsychosocial factors on gender during diverse hormonal transitions, including variations in puberty and menopause. Specific attention will be paid to groups historically marginalized in such research, for example trans and gender diverse people and those with variations of sex characteristics. Historical, clinical, and societal lenses will focus attention on, respectively, documenting the history and ethical implications of the shifts in meaning given to biopsychosocial factors in the framing of hormones and gender over time; providing clinical guidance informed by a biopsychosocial understanding of gender to assist patients and healthcare providers with decision-making regarding diverse hormonal transitions; and uncovering societal pressures and polarization regarding the biopsychosocial nature of gender and how these are communicated across cultures and through different channels. The training programme is designed to broaden and deepen interdisciplinary knowledge and to advance research skills, methodological expertise, and transferrable skills. Novel data, methods, and tools will be disseminated through a wide range of channels to ensure all stakeholders are reached. Collaboration with partners from non-academic domains promotes effective knowledge exchange and stimulates patient-provider engagement, collaboration in decision-making, and building infrastructure around research results of Gender-InSIGHT. This will have a lasting impact on culture and media, healthcare, and public policy and contribute towards EU goals to combat stereotypes and sexism, achieve gender equality, and ensure healthy lives and well-being for all.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN - HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-DN-01

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Coordinator

STICHTING AMSTERDAM UMC
Net EU contribution
€ 1 221 143,04
Total cost
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