Fertility, Maternity, Reproduction: Women’s Ideas in the History of Medicine

First lecture: March 19, 2025
Opening speaker: Irene Cala on Aspasia and Women in the Medical Traditions of Late Antiquity
Location: Online (Free participation)

About the Series

Organized by Dr. Jil Muller, Deputy of the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists, in collaboration with Dr. Fabrizio Bigotti, Director of the Center for the Study of Medicine and the Body in the Renaissance, this year’s series examines the role of women in shaping medical practices from Late Antiquity to the Renaissance and beyond. In addition to Irene Cala, the series will feature Anna Gili, Shannon McHugh, Karine Durin, Viktorya Vasilyan, and Martina Guzzetti.

The talks will cover a diverse range of topics, including:
• Ancient gynecology
• Early Islamic medical texts
• The role of midwives in historical medical practice
• Poetic depictions of reproductive experiences

Join Us!

This online event is open to all. Register now to receive the Zoom link: Register here.