The Future of Female Health & Performance

Vision

A world in which women of all ages participate, compete, perform and lead in all facets of human endeavor, with optimal health & performance.

Mission

Inspire, empower, educate and convene researchers, clinicians and the broader sports community to drive advancements in our understanding of female athlete health and performance.
Share discoveries globally to improve care practices, reshape the culture of female sports, and ultimately, transform the state of women’s health overall.

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The WHSP Institute Model: Uniting Research, Education and Care

WHSP is shaping the future of female athlete health and performance with a unique model built on decades of experience in elite sport, medicine and research. We are the first to connect research, education and care in one integrated engine, creating stronger, faster and more lasting advancements for female athletes everywhere.

Most organizations sit in just one space: research, education or care. WHSP stands alone in uniting all three. By closing the gaps between discovery, education and application, we ensure progress moves from labs to athletes faster than ever before, creating real-world impact at every step.

Visual representation of WHSP Institute's integrated Research, Education and Care model

Partnerships

Member Institution of
the Wu Tsai Human
Performance Alliance

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Proud Home of
the USRowing
Boston Training Center

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WHSP Institute Opening

Jane Ott on stage at WHSP launch event
Governor Maura Healey on stage at WHSP launch event
Angela Ruggiero, Jessica Gelman, Dr. Kathryn Ackerman on stage at WHSP launch event
WHSP launch event speaking program
Dr. Kathryn Ackerman on stage at the WHSP launch event
WHSP Institute ribbon cutting
Jessica Gelman, Angela Ruggiero, Dr. Kathryn Ackerman, David Ott, Jane Ott, Governor Maura Healey at the WHSP launch event
Attendees at the WHSP launch event
Molly Huddle, Laura Reece, Alysia Montaño at the WHSP Institute launch event
Attendees at the WHSP Institute launch event
Dr. Kathryn Ackerman and Dr. Cindy Chang at the WHSP Institute launch event
Dr. Trent Stellingwerff on stage at the WHSP Institute launch event
WHSP Institute and WHSP Medical teams at WHSP Institute launch event