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.