Philanthropist Melinda French Gates has announced a major $100 million partnership to speed up research in long-neglected areas of women’s health. The joint effort between Pivotal, French Gates’ coalition of organizations, and Wellcome Leap, a U.S. nonprofit, will focus on three critical areas where women face serious health challenges: cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, and mental health.  “A woman’s trajectory in life really starts with their health,” French Gates said at the 2025 Forbes Power Women’s Summit on September 10. “Whatever they want to do, they have to be well. And yet, we don’t invest far enough money into women’s health. … Continue reading Women Are Not Small Men’: Melinda Gates’ $100M Fund Targets the 1% Research Gap in Women’s Health