Our team is always seeking opportunities to share findings from our PEACE Center studies.

The PEACE Newsletter, entitled ‘PEACE in Action,’ is linked here, and you can also sign up to receive future editions at the bottom of the page. This is a great place to check what we have been up to, learn about our research work, see who is new on our team, and get a sneak-peak on what events are waiting ahead.

We are also regularly presenting the science of PEACE at national conferences. In the above image, Dr. Vanessa Dalton presents findings from Project 1 to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). In her poster, she described differences in rates of fibroid diagnosis by age, race/ethnicity, and residence area (in Michigan). Work is already underway to extend these analyses, and a manuscript is being prepared.

The annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA) is also a big dissemination opportunity. We are thrilled to have had a poster accepted for the upcoming 2026 meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Stay tuned for updates!

July is Fibroid Awareness Month! To mark the occasion, our team hosted a Community Book Club.

On July 30th, PEACE joined with the broader onWHARD team (also under direction of PEACE PI Dr. Erica Marsh) to host an evening with Dr. Arline Geronimus, author of Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society.

The book explores themes of chronic stress and the impact of stress on women’s health, including fibroids. Dr. Geronimus shared reflections on her lifetime of research in this area and, in particular, on the concept of ‘weathering’ – the term she coined to describe the physical toll of social injustice and structural inequalities.

The event was a powerful reminder of the value in coming together, to share knowledge and learn in community.

We are grateful for Dr. Geronimus’ time and were inspired by the dynamism of this event. In 2026, we will be hosting further events. We’d love to know what you’d like to see: Community Movie Screenings? and Book Clubs? Let us know!

Each year, PEACE holds a flagship engagement event. Our first annual ‘Open House’, held in 2025, was a huge success – thanks to you!

On August 2nd, at the Second Baptist Church in Ypsilanti, our community – including fibroid patients, researchers, providers, and their families and friends – gathered to ‘Break the Silence on Fibroids.’

The day included talks from patients and physicians, including a memorable, multi-generation panel exploring the challenge and necessity of communication about fibroids and women’s health.

Throughout the event, stations supported ‘Healthy Eating,’ ‘Health Screenings,’ ‘Post-It’ discussions, a ‘Period Party, and other activities reflecting our goal of improving health for all. Our ‘Kids Activity Table’ also offered on-site entertainment and age-matched school supplies.

As a whole, the gathering offered a unique opportunity for attendees to share their experiences and gain new knowledge. All against a backdrop of great food and mutual support.

For our 2026 flagship event, we will be reaching beyond Michigan and – in partnership with the White Dress Project – will be bringing our women’s health message to Atlanta, Georgia. Details to come.