In this brief conversation at a women’s health conference, Dr. Betty Murray highlights the systemic neglect of women’s health research, noting chronic underfunding and the problematic practice of extrapolating findings from predominantly white male studies to all women. She underscores the stark lack of representation of women—particularly Afro‑Caribbean women—in research studies, clinical trials, and even at professional gatherings. Speaker B, an Afro‑Caribbean participant, echoes this sentiment, pointing out that no one in the room looks or sounds like her, despite a large global population of Afro‑Caribbean women. The exchange calls attention to the need for more inclusive funding, study design, and conference representation to ensure diverse women’s health needs are addressed.
