Teresa Woodruff

Teresa Woodruff, a leading expert in oncofertility and the Watkins Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University, dives into the complexities of drug trials. She discusses how ineffective drugs often reach the market due to clinical trials being conducted on 'dream patients.' The conversation highlights the historical exclusion of women in research, the repercussions of thalidomide on drug regulations, and the pressing need for transparency and ethical practices in oncology trials. Woodruff emphasizes learning from past failures to improve women's health outcomes.