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MIT Launches $10 Million Fund for Menstruation Research

7/19/2025

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MIT HEALS has unveiled the Fairbairn Menstruation Science Fund, fueled by a generous $10 million gift from Emily and Malcolm Fairbairn. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to deepen our understanding of uterine function and tackle gynecological disorders, paving the way for cutting-edge technologies like "organs on chips" to revolutionize drug testing and improve women's health.

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MIT HEALS has unveiled the Fairbairn Menstruation Science Fund, fueled by a generous $10 million gift from Emily and Malcolm Fairbairn. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to deepen our understanding of uterine function and tackle gynecological disorders, paving the way for cutting-edge technologies like "organs on chips" to revolutionize drug testing and improve women's health.