Agenda

Through research talks, discussions, posters, and networking opportunities, the event will highlight breakthroughs that are advancing women and girls in sport and seed new collaborations.

9:00 AM	Opening Remarks
9:10 AM	Welcome from University Leadership Jonathan Levin, Stanford University
9:15 AM	Keynote Conversation Tara VanDerveer, Stanford University In conversation with: Susan King Borchardt, The Athlete Blueprint \| Unrivaled
9:45 AM	Preventing ACL Injuries: New Technology for a Persistent Challenge Moderator: Lise Leveille, University of British Columbia Co-Moderator: Ian Lasic-Ellis, Stanford University Smartphone-based measurement of ACL injury resilience in adolescent female athletes Krithika Swaminathan, Stanford University Bridging brain, biomechanics, and bytes: Neuromuscular training for ACL injury prevention Greg Myer, Emory University The role of female-centric soccer cleat design in ACL injury prevention Alex Denton, University of Oregon
10:30 AM	Break
11:00 AM	Molecular Underpinnings of Performance Moderator: Carolyn Bertozzi, Stanford University Co-Moderator: Mary Cain, Stanford University Beyond the finish line: Sex differences in molecular adaptations of athletes Maléne Lindholm, Stanford University Recovery profiling in collegiate women rowers: Interactions between perceptual, physiological, and molecular markers of fatigue Morgan Smith, Stanford University Exploring physiological and molecular adaptations to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) vs. endurance training Aubrey Roberts, Stanford University Mouse model of Relative Energy Deficiency in sport (REDs) Laura Van Rosmalen, Salk Institute
11:45 AM	Lightning Talks from Fellows, Students, and Practitioners Moderator: Jen Hicks, Stanford University
12:15 PM	Lunch and Poster Session
1:45 PM	Achieving Excellence and Building Resilience: The Role of Mindset Moderator: Alia Crum, Stanford University Panelists: Sydney Barta, Stanford University Kelli Moran-Miller, Stanford University Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu, Stanford University John Tanner, Stanford University
2:30 PM	Menstrual Cycle Physiology and Performance Moderator: Nichole Tyson, Stanford University Co-Moderator: Dena Evans, Peninsula Distance Club From cycle tracking to hormone profiling: How assessment methods shape conclusions in female athletes Kristy Popp, Wu Tsai Alliance, Female Athlete Program The menstrual cycle through the lens of a wearable device: Insights into physiology, sleep, and cycle variability Hannah O’Day, Stanford University The impact of the menstrual cycle and contraception on runner performance and injury Sarah Johnson, Stanford University
3:15 PM	Break
3:45 PM	Nutrition and Fueling Moderator: Emily Kraus, Stanford University Co-Moderator: Kristen Gravani, Stanford University The Healthy Runner Project: A nutrition intervention for prevention of bone stress injuries Mike Fredericson, Stanford University Circadian rhythm and nutrition timing for performance Satchin Panda, Salk Institute Fermented foods impact the microbiome and inflammation Erica Sonnenburg, Stanford University
4:30 PM	Fireside Chat Investing in Female Performance: A Roadmap to Inspire Research and Translational Impact Clara Wu Tsai, Founding Partner, Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance In conversation with: Tara VanDerveer, Stanford University Mary Leonard, Stanford University Carolyn Bertozzi, Stanford University
5:15 PM	Happy Hour and Poster Session

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