Our Research

For decades, knowledge in female athlete health has been built on research that was rarely centered on women. The WHSP Institute is changing that.

Our Research Model

We conduct and publish original research in-house, while also collaborating with leading institutions globally to advance female athlete health and performance.

The WHSP Research Approach

We advance the field through qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods approaches, including observational/cross-sectional, intervention/randomized controlled trials and data-driven epidemiological designs.
Knowledge translation and behavior change research will help ensure we are maximizing the impact of our outcomes.

Member Institute of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance

WHSP Institute is the proud home of the Wu Tsai Female Athlete Program and a Member Institution and Research Partner of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance.

The Wu Tsai Female Athlete Program at WHSP Institute was created to advance the female athlete-focused research Dr. Kate Ackerman has been leading as a part of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance since 2021. This work is supported by the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance and the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation.

Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance

Current & Future Research

Our Network