Women’s Health Awareness Month: The Evolving Women’s Health Clinical Development Landscape

Dr. Jaclyn Jansen, MD, MS, Medical Director, Medical Department, General Medicine, Medpace (Webinar Moderator)

Dr. Jaclyn Jansen is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician with six years of experience in clinical emergency medicine and a decade in post-graduate research. She was the visionary founder of the EM Women’s Residency Mentoring Program at IUSOM and served as the Emergency Medicine resident representative for the IU Health Patient Experience Review Council.

Dr. Jansen’s leadership is evident in her role as the driving force behind a GME-approved initiative of implementing preferential pregnancy scheduling policies across residency programs at her home institution.

Her dedication to advancing medical knowledge and advocacy for women is reflected in her numerous peer-reviewed publications, particularly in emergency medicine and protective policies for residents in family planning. Recognized for her outstanding impact, Dr. Jansen is the proud recipient of the Residency Impact Award for Mentoring.

Dr. Aparna D. Shah, MD, FACOG, Medical Director, Medical Department, Women’s Health, Medpace

Dr. Aparna D. Shah is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Dr. Shah earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and brings over 20 years of experience in Women’s Health-focused research, academia and clinical care. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brigham and Women’s and Massachusetts General Hospitals, followed by a clinical and research fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Dr. Rujin Ju, MD, MSCR, FACOG, Medical Director, Medical Department, Women’s Health, Medpace

Dr. Rujin Ju is a Urogynecologist, bringing over 12 years of post-graduate clinical and research experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Graduating from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Ju completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital-Beth Israel before pursing an NIH clinical fellowship in Epidemiology and Clinical Trials.

Beth Tulip, Senior Executive Director, Clinical Trial Management, Medpace

Beth Tulip is a Senior Executive Director of Clinical Trial Management with over 25 years of clinical research experience in the CRO industry. With an established track record of developing and implementing innovative, strategic solutions, Beth consistently optimizes trial performance throughout Phase I-IV of the drug development life cycle.

Her expertise spans Infectious Diseases, Vaccines, Women’s Health and Pediatrics, making her a recognized leader in the clinical development industry. Beth’s contributions have been instrumental in obtaining FDA approval for 23 medicinal products for Women’s Health, Infectious Diseases and Vaccines.