Gender gap in cardiovascular research

Authors

  • Zhenyu Li University of Ottawa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18192/uojm.v15iS2.7535

Keywords:

gender gap, cardiovascular

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Published

2025-08-05

Issue

Vol. 15 No. S2 (2025): UOJM Commentary Contest 2024

Section

Commentary

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