It may take up to two decades before research findings become routinelyused in clinical practice (U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices, 2001). Librarians are uniquely positioned to maximizethe accessibility of research. The author believes that researchabout gender biology and gender medicine needs to be integratedinto clinical practice sooner than later, and that librarians can playa key role in connecting users with research. Utilizing the entrepreneurialapproaches, techniques, methods, strategies, and tacticsthat are used for packaging and promoting their informationproducts and services for social purpose, librarians can becomesocial entrepreneurs. GenderBiology.net, a gateway to news and resourcesabout gender biology and gender medicine, was created toassist information and health care professionals and consumers inthis endeavor (Allison, 2006). This article provides an introductionto gender biology and medicine with selected events leading upto the concept of gender-specific medicine, as well as specific waysthat librarians can become important players in getting gender-specificbiomedical research information translated to real worldapplication.
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