Live Webinar: Iron for Female Athletes

Join Dr Alannah McKay, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Australian Catholic University at the next PD event collaboration between Sport Medicine Australian and the Australian Institute of Sport, Female Performance & Health Initiative (AIS FPHI) for a discussion on iron for female athletes.  

Date: April 23, 2024
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm AEST
Location: Online
Registration Fee: $40

Dr Alannah McKay, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Australian Catholic University will explore:  

• Representation of females with iron focused research 

• The prevalence of iron deficiency in female athletes 

• The impact of menstruation and heavy menstrual bleeding on iron status 

• The potential influence of female sex hormones on iron regulation and absorption.  

• Practical advice on screening female athletes to avoid anaemia.  

• Plenty of time for questions and answers.