$50M+ Investment from David and Jane Ott and Clara Wu Tsai Establishes Globally Collaborative Institute Uniting Research, Education, and Care Dedicated to Female Athlete Health Across the Lifespan
BOSTON, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â For decades, female athletes have been treated based on male physiology. Now, the Women's Health, Sports & Performance Institute (WHSP) is changing that. Launching today, WHSP is the first and only organization to unite leading-edge research, practical education, and world-class medical care under one roof to address the unique health needs of female athletes across all ages, sports, and abilities.
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