What if the thing we've been taught to hide could actually heal us?In this episode of RedefineHER, we sit down with Dr. Sara Naseri, CEO and Co-Founder of Qvin, the first and only company using menstrual blood as a clinical tool for early diagnostics. From FDA clearance to global studies and research partnerships with Stanford, Sara is leading the charge in making menstrual blood mainstream medicine.We talk about what it means to leave the clinical path for something bigger, why the future of diagnostics is already in your underwear, and how the Q-Pad™ is breaking barriers in access, personalization, and preventative care.This one is for every woman who’s ever said, "Why didn’t I know this sooner?"We dive into:✔️ Why menstrual blood holds over 400 diagnostic biomarkers ✔️ How Qvin developed the first FDA-cleared menstrual pad for lab testing ✔️ Dr. Sara Naseri’s journey from M.D. to startup founder ✔️ The gender data gap in healthcare and how Qvin is addressing it ✔️ Making diagnostics more accessible for women around the world ✔️ Building scientific credibility in a taboo space ✔️ What Qvin’s biobank means for the future of personalized medicineTimeline:00:00 Revolutionizing Women's Health Through Menstrual Blood03:08 The Science Behind Menstrual Blood Diagnostics06:07 Innovative Solutions for Preventative Care09:00 The Q-Pad: A Game Changer in Diagnostics12:08 Expanding Horizons: Future Biomarkers and Applications15:04 Empowering Women Through Health Technology17:59 AI and Data Collection in Women's Health21:05 Global Impact: Reaching Underserved Communities24:01 The Journey of a Health Tech Founder26:56 Navigating Challenges as a Leader29:29 The Power of Resilience and Passion32:30 Building a Diverse and Resilient Team34:52 Innovation in Women's Health36:57 Navigating the Challenges of Fundraising40:19 Changing Perceptions in Healthcare45:56 Advice for Female Founders49:24 Encouraging Innovation in Healthcare52:14 The Impact of Medical Backgrounds on Entrepreneurship54:22 Getting Involved with QuinnWant to lead in women’s health? The In Women’s Health Mini-MBA gives you insider access to how the industry works, from policy to payers to product, with guest speakers from top companies like Kindbody and Gennev. Learn more at inwomenshealth.comMessage [email protected] with questions.Connect with our guestsWebsite: https://qvin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naseri/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreQvinX: https://twitter.com/weareqvin/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/weareqvin/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@qvin RedefineHER Podcast CreditsHost: Brenda Armstrong - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer: Tarryn Long - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams.More Details on RedefinHER Podcast:www.redefineherpodcast.comThanks for following and see you on our next episode!

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