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Announcing the 2025 Women’s Health Research Institute Leveling Up: Women’s and Newborn Health Research Action Grant Recipient
The Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) is very pleased to congratulate the recipient of the 2025 Women’s Health Research Institute Leveling Up: Women’s and Newborn Health Research Action Grant. This competition was funded thanks to the dedicated support of the BC Women’s Health Foundation. This grant competition is intended to fund the next phase in […]
Announcing the 2025 Women’s Health Research Institute Catalyst Grant Recipients
The Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) is very pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2025 Women’s Health Research Institute Catalyst Grants. This competition was funded thanks to the dedicated support of the BC Women’s Health Foundation. One of the seven awards is related to funding provided to the BC Women’s Health Foundation made possible […]
World AIDS Day 2025
World AIDS Day 2025 Today, on December 1—World AIDS Day and the start of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week in Canada—we reflect on the progress made in the national and global response to HIV, and the important work that still lies ahead. This year’s theme, “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response,” responds to political cuts to […]
Honouring the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence are an annual observance running from November 25 to December 10. This year we spoke with Dr. Cheryl Lea Wellington, whose research into intimate partner violence-related brain injury is helping to improve care and outcomes for survivors.
Misinformation Monday: Consistency and Repetition
Welcome to Misinformation Mondays: a 5-part series where we delve into strategies that researchers can use to combat misinformation. This week’s topic: consistency and repetition.
Misinformation Monday: Availability
Welcome to Misinformation Mondays: a 5-part series where we delve into strategies that researchers can use to combat misinformation. This week’s topic: availability.
“How to Ask for an Abortion” video Competing for IHDCYH Talks Prize
A video produced by Kaiya Jacob and Dr. Sarah Munro of the Reproductive Choices Lab is competing for a 2025 IHDCYH Talks prize. Watch the video and cast your vote by November 30, 2025!
Digital Health Week 2025
Digital Health Week It’s Digital Health Week! Running from November 17–23, Digital Health Week is an annual event, led by Canada Health Infoway that explores current challenges, solutions, and innovations in digital health. At the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI), we’re celebrating by showcasing key resources and tools designed to support digital health research and learning. […]
Misinformation Monday: Bypassing
Welcome to Misinformation Mondays: a 5-part series where we delve into strategies that researchers can use to combat misinformation. This week’s topic: bypassing.