Dr. Alyson J. McGregor is a globally renowned leader and innovator in women’s health, credited with revolutionizing the understanding of sex and gender differences in acute medical care.

As a Professor of Emergency Medicine, she co-founded the Division of Sex and Gender in Emergency Medicine (SGEM), the first of its kind, advancing research and education to address critical gaps in healthcare equity. Dr. McGregor currently serves as Associate Dean at The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. She is also a co-founder of the Sex and Gender Women’s Health Collaborative, a national initiative dedicated to transforming medical practice and education through the integration of sex- and gender-based science.

A prolific researcher and advocate, Dr. McGregor has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, co-edited the groundbreaking textbook Sex and Gender in Acute Care Medicine (Cambridge University Press, 2016), and authored the critically acclaimed book Sex Matters: How Male-Centric Medicine Endangers Women’s Health—and What We Can Do About It.

Her TEDx talk, Why Medicine Often Has Dangerous Side Effects for Women, has amassed over 1.8 million views, catalyzing a global conversation on the urgent need for sex- and gender-specific medical approaches. A sought-after speaker at international conferences, Dr. McGregor continues to advocate for a future where women’s health is prioritized and fully understood.