POSTED ON May 2, 2024 BY WHAM

Carolee Lee Named to TIME’s Inaugural TIME100 Health List of The 100 Most Influential People in Global Health This Year

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media and Organization Contact:
Marianne Foss-Skiftesvik
(203) 434-2383
marianne@whamnow.org

CAROLEE LEE NAMED TO TIME’S INAUGURAL TIME100 HEALTH LIST OF THE 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN GLOBAL HEALTH THIS YEAR

WHAM CEO & Founder Recognized for Her Innovative and Collaborative Approach to Transforming Women’s Health

GREENWICH, Conn. (May 2, 2024) —TIME named Carolee Lee, CEO & Founder of WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters), to the inaugural 2024 TIME100 Health, a new annual list of 100 individuals who most influenced global health this year. The full list and related tributes appear in the May 13, 2024 issue of TIME, available on newsstands on Friday, May 3, and now at time.com/time100health.

The TIME100 Health list recognizes the impact, innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals in health. Carolee’s inclusion underscores her profound impact on the global health landscape. Her unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and relentless pursuit of timely progress have propelled WHAM and women’s health to the forefront of healthcare innovation.

As CEO & Founder of WHAM, Carolee has played a pivotal role in driving impactful change in women’s health worldwide, from accelerating research to eliminating inequities. Under her guidance, WHAM has pioneered initiatives like The WHAM Report and the 3Not30 Goals, shifting the dialogue on women’s health and providing a roadmap for sustainable progress.

Dr. Lori Frank, President of WHAM, commented, “Carolee’s recognition in the TIME100 Health list demonstrates the power of her unique and visionary approach to ending the women’s health gap. She is promoting equity on a global scale and her dedication has ignited palpable momentum for positive change.”

Dr. Elizabeth Garner, Chief Scientific Officer, US, Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Immediate Past President, American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA), added, “Carolee’s leadership in spearheading the WHAM Reports and the 3Not30 initiative, along with convening women’s health experts across the ecosystem, has without a doubt been a key catalyst in bringing the women’s health to the forefront of healthcare. As a women’s health physician and longtime advocate, I have never felt so optimistic about the future for the health of women and the opportunity to close the funding and research gaps once and for all.”

Expressing gratitude for the acknowledgment, Carolee Lee stated, “I am deeply honored to be recognized alongside so many esteemed individuals who are making an impact in the world of health in the inaugural TIME100 Health list. WHAM’s work is guided by the ethical, empirical, and economic imperatives driving investment in women’s health, and I remain steadfast in my dedication to accelerating change for the health of all women.”

To stay informed about WHAM’s initiatives and the latest updates in women’s health, please sign up for WHAM’s newsletter here and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

###

About WHAM (Women’s Health Access Matters) 
WHAM is increasing awareness and accelerating funding for women’s health research and investment to transform women’s lives and the economy. The WHAM Report quantifies the economic opportunity for investing in women’s health, looking across diseases that impact women disproportionately and differently. Learn more at www.whamnow.org.

About TIME
Follow @TIME for updates about the list on Twitter and Instagram and at Facebook.com/TIME

WHAM is dedicated to funding women’s health research and investment to transform women’s lives.

LEARN MORE

WHAM was created in response to the considerable funding gap, historical exclusion, and underrepresentation of women in health research.

CONTACT US

Marianne Foss-Skiftesvik
Chief of Staff & Strategic Partnerships
marianne@whamnow.org

Address
19 East Elm St
Greenwich CT 06830

Phone

914-645-5264

Sign up for our newsletter

The latest news from WHAM, including new initiatives, events, invitations and more. By clicking sign up, you agree to receive emails from WHAM.

TAKE ACTION

Make a donation, join the community, or help us spread the word about WHAM and our work—every little bit helps, and we are deeply appreciative of your support.

Donate

Your financial support enables us to keep working to improve medical research and women’s health.
DONATE NOW

Get the Report

Download the latest WHAM Report study on gender bias and how it impacts women, their families and the economy.
DOWNLOAD REPORT

Connect With Us

Join the WHAM community on social media to stay connected, informed and involved.

Tell the World

A collection of graphics you can share online so people understand this issue and its effects.
See and Share

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

The latest news from WHAM, including new initiatives, events, invitations and more.
By clicking sign up, you agree to receive emails from WHAM

Donate to Women's Health Research


Women are 51% of the population but receive only a fraction of biomedical research funding. Sex differences are still often ignored, even in diseases that hit women hardest. Advancing sex-based research closes that gap, sparks innovation, and delivers more precise care for everyone. Support the future of health—for women, and for all.

$
Personal Info

Billing Details

Donate quickly and securely with Stripe

How it works: A Stripe window will open after you click the Donate Now button where you can securely make your donation. You will then be brought back to this page to view your receipt.

WHAM

1.00
Donation Form – Women’s Health Research

ERROR: Either you do not have a saved card to donate with Google Pay or you're using an older version of Chrome without Google Pay support.


or Pay with Card

Donation Total: $100.00 One Time

This will close in 0 seconds

Donate to Autoimmune Disease Research


Four out of five Americans with autoimmune disease are women—40 million lives impacted—yet the science hasn’t kept up. In 2019, only 7 % of the NIH’s rheumatoid arthritis budget focused on women. Dedicated funding can pinpoint why women are so vulnerable and drive better diagnostics, therapies, and quality of life. Fuel research that will change lives.

$
Personal Info

Billing Details

Donate quickly and securely with Stripe

How it works: A Stripe window will open after you click the Donate Now button where you can securely make your donation. You will then be brought back to this page to view your receipt.

WHAM

1.00
Donation Form – Autoimmune Disease

ERROR: Either you do not have a saved card to donate with Google Pay or you're using an older version of Chrome without Google Pay support.


or Pay with Card

Donation Total: $100.00 One Time

This will close in 0 seconds

Donate to Brain Health Research


Women make up two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases and are twice as likely to suffer depression—yet we still don’t know why. Targeted, sex-specific studies can reveal the biological and clinical differences that unlock earlier diagnosis, smarter treatments, and healthier minds. Your gift drives that discovery.

$
Personal Info

Billing Details

Donate quickly and securely with Stripe

How it works: A Stripe window will open after you click the Donate Now button where you can securely make your donation. You will then be brought back to this page to view your receipt.

WHAM

1.00
Donation Form – Brain Health

ERROR: Either you do not have a saved card to donate with Google Pay or you're using an older version of Chrome without Google Pay support.


or Pay with Card

Donation Total: $100.00 One Time

This will close in 0 seconds

Donate to Cancer Research


Most cancer studies still default to male models, overlooking critical sex differences in how cancers start, spread, and respond to therapy. Lung cancer now kills more women than breast, ovarian, and cervical cancers combined, and rates are soaring among young, non-smoking women. Boosting sex-based cancer research will reveal why—and lead to breakthroughs in screening, care, and survival. Help us accelerate that work.

$
Personal Info

Billing Details

Donate quickly and securely with Stripe

How it works: A Stripe window will open after you click the Donate Now button where you can securely make your donation. You will then be brought back to this page to view your receipt.

WHAM

1.00
Donation Form – Cancer Research

ERROR: Either you do not have a saved card to donate with Google Pay or you're using an older version of Chrome without Google Pay support.


or Pay with Card

Donation Total: $100.00 One Time

This will close in 0 seconds

Donate to Heart Health Research


Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, but it remains underfunded, under-researched, and underdiagnosed. Nearly half of women over 20 have cardiovascular disease, pregnancy heart risks are widespread, and women are 50% more likely to die after a heart attack. Focused research can rewrite those odds—changing how heart disease is detected, treated, and prevented in women. Invest in saving women’s hearts.

$
Personal Info

Billing Details

Donate quickly and securely with Stripe

How it works: A Stripe window will open after you click the Donate Now button where you can securely make your donation. You will then be brought back to this page to view your receipt.

WHAM

1.00
Donation Form – Women’s Heart Health

ERROR: Either you do not have a saved card to donate with Google Pay or you're using an older version of Chrome without Google Pay support.


or Pay with Card

Donation Total: $100.00 One Time

This will close in 0 seconds