Raewyn Poulsen

Raewyn Poulsen, a pharmacology researcher at the University of Auckland, discusses her groundbreaking findings on how male and female cells respond differently to osteoarthritis. She reveals that male cells focus on tissue renewal while female cells opt for a protective strategy during joint stress. Poulsen argues that menopause isn’t the sole instigator of osteoarthritis in women. Her insights pave the way for tailored treatments that could leverage these sex-specific responses, offering new hope for many sufferers.