Early Career Ambassador
FREGER Shay
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
Shay Freger is a PhD candidate at McMaster University whose research focuses on endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and women’s health. His work integrates clinical, epidemiological, and basic science approaches to advance patient phenotyping and deepen understanding of disease mechanisms. Alongside this, he places a strong emphasis on the structural and social determinants of health, examining how inequities in health systems shape outcomes, access to care, and patient experiences across diverse populations.
In his early career, Shay has spearheaded more than 30 studies on endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, building a portfolio that bridges rigorous science with health systems reform. His work is characterized by its interdisciplinarity, spanning biological, imaging, and clinical data while engaging directly with policy and equity considerations. He has been actively involved nationally and internationally in advancing women’s health research and advocacy, contributing to a growing movement for systemic change. Shay holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Edinburgh and a Master of Medical Sciences from McMaster University.
He was selected as a World Endometriosis Society Early Career Ambassador in 2025.