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Elicit: An Overview of an AI-Powered Research Tool

In recognition of Digital Health Week, we’re spotlighting Elicit, an AI tool designed for research literature reviews, which you may have encountered in your studies or projects.

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Protected: Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week

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Misinformation Monday: Pre-bunking

Welcome to Misinformation Mondays: a 5-part series where we delve into strategies that researchers can use to combat misinformation. This week’s topic: pre-bunking.

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Dr. Kerstin Gustafson (R) speaks to CTV Your Morning Vancouver, October 30, 2025

In the Media: Dr. Kerstin Gustafson on Hormone Therapy for Menopause

Dr. Kerstin Gustafson joined CTV Your Morning Vancouver to talk about the latest hormone therapy for menopause.

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Dr. Nichole Fairbrother Wins 2025 PWHR Mid-Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research

Congratulations to WHRI member Dr. Nichole Fairbrother, who was recently honoured with the 2025 Mid-Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research Award from the Partnership for Women’s Health Research (PWHR).

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Congratulations to Dr. Wendy Norman and UBC CART-GRAC

Dr Wendy Norman and the UBC CART-GRAC team were awarded funding through the Government of Canada Sexual and Reproductive Health Fund at the end of September 2025.

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In the Media: Shirley Weir on the Impacts of Menopause

Shirley Weir, founder of Menopause Chicks and collaborator on the HER-BC and Mapping Menopause research projects, recently spoke with both Global News and CTV.

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Oct 1 to 7 is HPV Prevention Week

October 1 to 6 is HPV Prevention Week! We spoke with Laurie Smith and Amy Booth of the Global HPV Control team to learn more about why prevention is so important, and how HPV screening and vaccination can reduce cancer risk.

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Celebrating World Contraception Day

World Contraception Day, September 26, is an annual day to recognize contraception access as an important driver for women’s health and global health equity.

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