Private Banker Launches Global Alliance for Women’s Health
Swiss-Based FemmeHealth Alliance aims to bridge the world’s women’s health innovation gap.
FemmeHealth Alliance (FHA) is a newly established non-profit association dedicated to advancing innovation in women’s health through education, events, and partnerships, according to a media release issued on Thursday.
Founded by Leaders from Finance and Pharma
The initiative was founded by private banker Maryann Umoren Selfe, together with Emmanuelle Lecomte-Brisset, a pharmaceutical regulatory expert. The alliance operates independently of the founders’ respective employers.
Emmanuelle Lecomte-Brisset, Legal Co-Founder of FHA (Image: LI)
FHA plans to bring together leaders from the capital, corporate, clinical, and policy spheres through both virtual and in-person events, anchored by a new research and dialogue series and supported by a community of partners.
Kick Off With Virtual Briefing
«Europe has world-class science in women’s health, but solutions often remain stuck in silos,» said Umoren Selfe. «FHA exists to change that by creating a platform where capital, science, and policy share the same agenda,» she added.
The Alliance will kick off with «The Business of Women’s Health 2025: Key Trends and Insights», a virtual briefing to be held on October 23, 2025, from 18:00 to 19:00 CEST.
Industry Leaders Welcome the Launch
The event is open to both members and non-members. FHA membership grants access to webinars, a members-only library, and invitations to in-person gatherings. The Alliance also invites partners and supporters to join its coalition dedicated to closing the gender-health equity gap.
Industry representatives have already expressed support for the initiative. «FemmeHealth Alliance serves as a vital bridge between innovators and investors. By establishing a consistent forum for collaboration, it will accelerate the growth of credible women’s-health solutions across Switzerland and Europe,» Daniel Delfosse, Vice Director of Swiss Medtech, said.
From Research to Real-World Solutions
«FHA’s mission is to accelerate progress in women’s health by fostering collaboration across sectors and ensuring that scientific advances translate into accessible, real-world solutions,» added Lecomte-Brisset, Legal Co-Founder of FHA.
