It’s time to close the gap in medical research

NORA Fonden is a Nordic philanthropic research fund bringing together leading researchers, philanthropists and the public voice – to enable the research women need.

We mobilise long-term funding

We’re building a sustained source of private philanthropic capital for women’s health research, complementing public investment and supporting work beyond political priorities and individual funding cycles.

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We identify critical needs

Working with experts across disciplines and Nordic countries, we identify gaps in knowledge and research with the potential to make a meaningful difference. We look beyond individual studies to the shared data, infrastructure and collaboration that enable progress across the field.

We build a movement for women’s health research

We build a shared Nordic movement and infrastructure that mobilises women’s voices and participation in research. A movement that makes the foundations of future progress feel tangible, compelling and worth supporting - and lives beyond individual projects and funding cycles.

Our scientific committee

  • Alkistis Skalkidou

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Uppsala University

  • Angelica Hirschberg

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Karolinska Institutet

  • Kristina Gemzell Danielsson

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Head of Department
    Karolinska Institutet

  • Henriette Svarre

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Chief Physician and Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Amager and Hvidovre Hospital and University of Copenhagen

  • Hanne Haslene-Hox (PhD)

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Senior Research Scientist
    SINTEF

  • Helene Larsen (PhD)

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Former Head of DTU Health Tech
    Danish Technical University

  • Hilde Færevik (PhD)

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Special Advisor
    Health & Life Sciences
    Innovation Norway

  • Aura Pyykönen (MD, PhD)

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Founder of Isla Health 

  • Lasse Gliemann

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Deputy Head of Department and Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Physiology
    University of Copenhagen

  • Martin Vesterby (MD, PhD)

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Senior Specialist
    Head of Crisis Resilience and Health Innovation
    Danish Technological Institute

  • Ofra Castro Wersäll (MD, PhD)

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Founder of EndoGyn and EndoHealth

  • Ulrik Bak Kirk

    SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

    Chief Consultant
    Research Unit for General Practice
    Århus University

The Nordics are uniquely positioned to drive the breakthroughs needed to close the women’s health gap. But public funding alone will not be enough.

Wait, what health gap?

Women spent 25% more of their lives in poor health

25%

of the global population
are women

51%

of private healthcare investment goes to women’s health

90% of that funding is concentrated in women’s cancers, reproductive and maternal health.

What it really means…

Women and men do not have the same opportunities to live a healthy life

…because medical research has neglected the female body.

6%

Wait, what health gap?

This itinerary embodies our expertise, aligning each session with measurable outcomes that optimize engagement, facilitate collaboration, and sustain momentum for continuous improvement.
Day One

Orientation and Goal Setting

We establish shared objectives, outline solutions, and set performance metrics that frame the comprehensive experience ahead.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Two

Core Skills Workshop

We implement interactive modules that demonstrate essential techniques, optimize retention, and embed practical competences through guided practice.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Two

Core Skills Workshop

Industry leaders present emerging trends, facilitating critical discourse on future challenges and collaborative opportunities.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

  • "“We observed immediate efficiency improvements after the implementation plan was executed precisely as outlined.”"

    -- Valued Client

  • "“We observed immediate efficiency improvements after the implementation plan was executed precisely as outlined.”"

    -- Valued Client

  • "“Clear communication and rigorous analysis distinguished the team from prior vendors we engaged.”"

    -- Procurement Lead

Our methodology unites scientific instructional design with operational precision, delivering measurable return on participation.

  • Pre-event diagnostics determine baseline competencies, aligning content with identified gaps.

  • Module sequencing flexes to varying time horizons and sector requirements.

  • Internal audits examine pedagogical coherence and logistical efficiency.

  • Single-sign-on access streamlines user experience across devices.

  • Multimodal content accommodates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic preferences.

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