Grantee Spotlight: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Ovarian cancer affects 1 in 75 women, making it the seventh most common cancer among women. Treatment for ovarian cancer often requires aggressive surgeries and medical interventions that can cause significant physical and psychological…

January Newsletter | 2024

As we enter a new year, we have so much to look forward to. We are in the midst of our annual grant cycle with the opportunity to fund much-needed research in commonly misunderstood areas of women's sexual health. We welcome three new members…

Grantee Spotlight: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Approximately 1 in 10 women in the US report problems with sexual desire, with post-menopausal women disproportionately at risk for distressing low desire. However, we still do not understand what causes low sexual desire in women, particularly…

New Podcast: Menopause and Hormone Therapy

Menopause is a natural part of aging, but it can cause a lot of discomfort both physically and emotionally. And, the changes in hormone levels can also drastically affect a woman’s sex drive. In this episode of Sex Care is Self Care,…

Grantee Spotlight: Wright State University

In 2016, the Patty Brisben Foundation awarded a grant to Wright State University for research on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive age women, yet there is limited research…

New Podcast: Cosmetic Gynecology

Cosmetic Gynecology is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing subspecialties of elective surgery for women. Making physical alterations may help improve the physical appearance of the vulva, but are they safe? In our latest episode…

Welcome, new Medical Advisory Board Members!

The Patty Brisben Foundation is excited to share that we have added three new members to the Medical Advisory Board. These individuals are some of the leading minds in their respective fields, and we are so grateful that they have chosen to…

New Podcast: Sex on the Big Screen

We see sex depicted every day in tv and movies. Steamy shows can be a guilty pleasure often because we find these characters and their lives relatable. In our latest episode of Sex Care is Self Care, our Medical Advisory Board members Dr.…

A Special Thank You: Liza Brackman

After four years serving on the Board of Directors for the Patty Brisben Foundation, Liza Brackman is stepping away to focus on her family's upcoming move to Florida. Liza has been instrumental in supporting PBF's initiatives to enhance…

New Podcast: Advocating for Affordable Treatment

For a woman experiencing severe or chronic pain, seeking treatment should be her only concern. Sadly, too many women go without the care that they need because they can't afford it. In our latest episode of Sex Care is Self Care, Dr. Cheryl…