CHARM Team
Pauline M. Maki, PhD Heading link
Pauline M. Maki, PhD
Professor, Psychiatry, Psychology, ObGyn, UIC
Executive Board, International Menopause Society
An internationally recognized menopause expert, Dr. Maki has led NIH-funded research for 25+ years. Her work examines the impact of hormonal changes and menopause symptoms on cognition, brain function, and mood, as well as the role of hormone therapy. She is a frequent media contributor, with over 200 publications and numerous accolades, including the 2018 Woman in Science Award. Honored by the Office of the Vice President and First Lady of the United States, Dr. Maki collaborates with Halle Berry and rē•spin to advocate for federal legislation to expand menopause research and care in the U.S.