Who's doing the research.

Highest per-capita women's health R&D spend globally

Home of Cochrane; world-leading hormonal research

Gender equity mandated in all government research grants

National health registries power global epidemiology

NHMRC-funded; leads PCOS and reproductive guidelines

CIHR maintains a dedicated women's health portfolio

Population registries; strong reproductive health output

DFG-funded; major pharmaceutical and academic output

UKRI budget cuts reducing research capacity since 2024

INSERM active; leads nutrition and endocrinology research

SNSF stable; strength in thyroid and endocrine research

PBRF-funded; strong reproductive policy framework

High publication volume but structural gender policy gaps

Academic output strong; reproductive policy environment restrictive

NIH & Title X funding cut; DOGE halted key women's health grants

Global leader in cosmetic dermatology innovation and clinical trials

INSERM-backed; deep expertise in cosmetic chemistry and formulation science

Pioneered photoaging research; strong cosmeceutical regulatory framework

AAD and FDA-driven; largest volume of dermatology RCTs globally

Beiersdorf and academic centers lead ingredient efficacy research

World-leading UV and skin cancer research; strong sunscreen science

BAD and NHS dermatology; strong evidence-based aesthetic guidelines

Second-largest cosmetic surgery market; growing clinical research output

Strong in injectable and laser research; active cosmetic dermatology societies

Home to major skincare R&D labs; strong regulatory environment

Karolinska-led dermatology research; focus on skin barrier science

Fast-growing dermatology research output; Ayurvedic integration studies

Rapidly expanding clinical trials; major cosmeceutical market growth

Growing aesthetic medicine hub; increasing clinical research capacity

Emerging dermatology research; focus on melanin-rich skin science